Roll-up blinds

CPSC Recall #10-263 — June 14, 2010

Recall #10-263 Date: June 14, 2010 Remedy: Repair

Product

Roll-up blinds

Description

Chicology has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.

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.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.

Units Affected

About 6,200

Sold At

Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.

Importer

Chicology of Ontario, Calif.

Manufactured In

Taiwan