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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 1, 2018Highest risk
Hunter Douglas Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
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.
Who to contact: Hunter Douglas at 800-997-2389 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.hunterdouglas.com and click on Child Safety at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, 60 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- February 1, 2018
- Made or distributed by
- Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received 11 reports of broken or cracked cord restraints. No injuries have been reported.
Budget Blinds, Hunter Douglas dealers, JC Penney and Lowes stores nationwide from January 2017 through March 2017. Hunter Douglas Luminette custom sheers were sold for about $2,000. Alternative brand versions were sold for about $1,250.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Hunter Douglas Recalls Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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