Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-06-15). Hazards: strangulation. About 6,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10263 |
| Published | 2010-06-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Roll-up blinds |
| Firms | Chicology of Ontario, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 6,200 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010. |
Description
This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
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 stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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