CPSC2010-09-09
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio
Hazard
Strangulation can occur when 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 return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund.
Sold at
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36"x72" blinds were sold for $25 and the 48"x72" blinds for $30.
Affected count
About 1,800
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@joann.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.joann.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Jo-Ann-Fabric-and-Craft-Stores-Recalls-Roll-Up-Blinds-due-to-Risk-of-StrangulationDon't want to check this manually?
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