Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-15). Hazards: strangulation. About 250,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10069 |
| Published | 2009-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds |
| Firms | Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 250,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20. |
Description
This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.
Hazard
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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