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CPSCRecalled Dec 17, 2009 · #10711

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

Hazard

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.

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Description

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."

Product details

Product
Faux Wood Blinds
Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Manufacturer
American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

View the official CPSC notice