CPSC2015-03-31
Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey
Hazard
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Remedy
Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
Sold at
Blinds To Go showrooms and online at www.blindstogo.com from January 2009 to November 2014 for between $60 and $770.
Affected count
About 200,000
Injuries reported
None.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Blinds To Go custom-made window shades
Consumer contact
Call Blinds To Go customer service at (800) 254-6377 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, or visit www.blindstogo.com and click on "Child Safety Update" under Customer Service at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Blinds-To-Go-Recalls-Window-ShadesDon't want to check this manually?
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