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CPSC2009-01-13

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores

Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.

Product photos

Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Recalled Roll-up Blind
Hazard

Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to obtain a full refund.
Sold at
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.
Affected count
About 692,400
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported with the Roman shades and roll-up blinds involved in this recall. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a child who became entangled in the lifting cord of a roll-up style blind whose manufacturer and retailer has not yet been identified and at least two deaths involving exposed inner cords on various styles of roman-style shades.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-of-Window-Blinds-Sold-at-Cost-Plus-and-World-Market-Stores

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