Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades
CPSC Recall #09-329 — August 25, 2009
Product
Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades
Description
This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.
Hazard
Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle.
Incidents / Injuries
In May 2006, CPSC received a report of a 4-year-old girl from Pensacola, Fla., who strangled in the loop of a vertical blind cord that was not attached to the wall or floor.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.
Units Affected
About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (Cellular Shades)
Sold At
Vertical Land stores in Panama City and Pensacola, Fla. from January 1992 through December 2006 for between $60 and $200 (depending on the size of the blind).
Manufacturer
Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla.
Manufactured In
United States