CPSC2009-12-15
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots
Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
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 check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
Affected count
About 250,000
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
China
Products
¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-by-Lotus--Windoware-Sold-Exclusively-at-Ace-Hardware-and-Big-LotsDon't want to check this manually?
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