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CPSCRecalled Mar 31, 2015 · #15106

Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hazard

The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.

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Description

The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.

Product details

Product
Blinds To Go custom-made window shades
Type
Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
Manufacturer
Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Blinds To Go showrooms and online at www.blindstogo.com from January 2009 to November 2014 for between $60 and $770.
Made in
United States

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice