CPSC2009-12-15
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Hazard
Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide 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. Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and at www.walmart.com or www.samsclub.com from January 1999 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
Affected count
About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades)
Injuries reported
No incidents or injuries have been reported involving Roman shades directly sold by Walmart. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a child from one of these Roman shades sold by another retailer. No incidents or injuries have been reported in roll-up shades.
Manufactured in
China, Thailand
Products
Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Walmart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.walmartstores.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-and-Roman-Shades-by-WalmartDon't want to check this manually?
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