CPSCRecalled Dec 15, 2009 · #10069
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots
Hazard
Strangulations can occur if 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.
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Get started, freeDescription
This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.
Product details
- Product
- ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds
- Type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.