CPSC2011-10-19

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.Y.

Hazard

Roman Shades - Strangulation 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. Roll-up Blinds - Strangulation 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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers can also return the products to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Sold at

Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and other retail liquidators nationwide from March 2010 through September 2011 at various prices. Originally the products were sold at Meijer stores between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40 before being recalled.

Affected count

About 3,200 units (240,000 originally recalled in March 2010)

Injuries reported

None reported.

Manufactured in

Taiwan

Remedy type

Refund

Products

Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds

Consumer contact

For additional information about this recall, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.meijer.com

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Additional-Retail-Sales-Prompt-CPSC-and-Meijer-to-Re-announce-Roman-Shades-and-Roll-Up-Blinds-Recall-Strangulation-Hazard-Posed

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