Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-03-31). Hazards: strangulation. About 200,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15106 |
| Published | 2015-03-31 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-06 |
| Product category | Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Products | Blinds To Go custom-made window shades |
| Firm named in the title | Blinds To Go |
| Firms | Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 200,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace |
| Sold | Blinds To Go showrooms and online at www.blindstogo.com from January 2009 to November 2014 for between $60 and $770. |
Description
The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.
Hazard
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Remedy
Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
Incidents and injuries
None.
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