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CPSCRecalled Mar 2, 2010 · #10150

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer

Hazard

Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations 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. Roman Shades-Strangulations 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.

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Description

This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.

Product details

Product
Meijer Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds
Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Manufacturer
Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Meijer Stores and Meijer.com between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40.
Made in
Taiwan

What you should do

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

View the official CPSC notice