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CPSCRecalled Jan 13, 2009 · #09090

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores

Hazard

Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.

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Description

This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x 6', 2.5' x 6' and 3'x 6') with SKU numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with SKU numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha" or "Floral Matchstick Blinds" SKU numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and Sari Roman Shades states "World Market© Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743, 400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.

Product details

Product
Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds
Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
376983, 376984, 376985, 384870, 394700, 394701, 407376, 407221, 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743, 400744, 400745, 400746, 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068
UPCs
Sold at
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to obtain a full refund.

View the official CPSC notice