¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds
CPSC Recall #10-069 — December 14, 2009
Product
¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds
Description
This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Units Affected
About 250,000
Sold At
Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
Importer
Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China