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Product recall · CPSCDecember 15, 2009Highest risk
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide 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. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
The product
This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24", 36", 48" and 72" by 72" long in a "natural" color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops."
Details
- Units affected
- About 355,000
- Recall date
- December 15, 2009
- Brand
- International Merchandise of Columbus, Ohio
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No incidents or injuries have been reported.
Big Lots nationwide from January 2009 through June 2009 for between $5 and $12.
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 Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots”
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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