CPSC2010-06-15
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
Chicology of Ontario, Calif.
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 stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
Sold at
Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.
Affected count
About 6,200
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Products
Roll-up blinds
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (866) 999-6188 or visit the company's website at www.chicology.com. You can also e-mail the company at info@chicology.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-by-ChicologyDon't want to check this manually?
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