Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-17). Hazards: strangulation. About 1,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10711 |
| Published | 2009-12-17 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Faux Wood Blinds |
| Firms | American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas (manufacturer); Paramount Window Furnishings, of Carrolton, Texas (distributor); Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,100 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind. |
Description
This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."
Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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