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Basic Blindz® Window Blinds

CPSC Recall #07-262 — August 2, 2007

Recall #07-262 Date: August 2, 2007 Remedy: Repair

Product

Basic Blindz® Window Blinds

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Basic Blindz Window Blinds. The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.Name of Product: Basic Blindz® Window BlindsUnits: About 140,000Importer: Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.Hazard: The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves two inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.The following item numbers are located on the window blind's packaging.Item # (SWF)Item # (Lowe's)Description75-4270-27251072Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4271-27251075Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4272-27251078Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4273-27251080Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4274-27251083Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4275-27251085Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4276-27251088Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4277-27251090Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4278-27251093Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4290-27253063Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural75-4291-27253064Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood - NaturalSold at: Lowe's stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.springswindowfashions.com.

Hazard

The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Incidents / Injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.

Units Affected

About 140,000

Sold At

Lowe's stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.

Importer

Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.

Manufactured In

China

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Check if you purchased it and follow the remedy instructions — contact the manufacturer for a Repair. If you experienced an injury, report it to the CPSC SaferProducts.gov.

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