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Product recall · CPSCMarch 2, 2010Highest risk
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Roll-up Blinds-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. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
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 the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Who to contact: For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime or visit the company's Website at www.meijer.com
The product
This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.
Details
- Units affected
- 240000
- Recall date
- March 2, 2010
- Brand
- Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y., Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Meijer Stores and Meijer.com between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40.
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 Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer”
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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