CPSC2012-09-06
Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress
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Hazard
The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In some instances, this loop has a weighted device at the bottom. The horizontal blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.
Remedy
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) to receive a free repair kit. For more information, contact the WCSC toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Sold at
Various blind specialty stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana from January 1995 through December 2011 for between $16 and $380.
Affected count
About 139,000 vertical 315,000 horizontal
Injuries reported
In 2009, a 2-year-old girl from Commerce Township, Mich. reportedly strangled in the loop of a vertical blind cord that was not attached to the wall or floor.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Custom-made Vertical and Horizontal blinds
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Death-of-Child-Prompts-Recall-of-Window-Blinds-by-Blind-XpressDon't want to check this manually?
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