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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.com
The product
This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,100
- Recall date
- December 17, 2009
- Brand
- American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas
- Made or distributed by
- Paramount Window Furnishings, of Carrolton, Texas, Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.
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: “Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group”
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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