Luminette privacy sheer blinds
CPSC Recall #18-720 — February 1, 2018
Product
Luminette privacy sheer blinds
Description
This recall involves custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and generic sheer blinds listed below with the combination wand cord sold in white. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the end of the wand of the Luminette brand sheer blinds. The alternative brand and generic sheers do not have a logo. The cord/wand is unique to this product. The product was also sold under the following other brands and names: Allen + Roth Vertical Sheers Alta Shadings Budget Blinds Enlightened Style Shadings Comfortex Vertical Sheer Shadings Luxaflex MyBlinds Shadings Smith & Noble Vertical Sheer Shadings by Turnils, Unique Wholesale, United Supply, Century, Oxford House, or Matisse Vista Shadings
Hazard
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of broken or cracked cord restraints. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Douglas is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Units Affected
About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, 60 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
Budget Blinds, Hunter Douglas dealers, JC Penney and Lowes stores nationwide from January 2017 through March 2017 for between $1,250 and $2,000.
Importer
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Manufactured In
U.S.