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Product recall · CPSCNovember 20, 2008Highest risk
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
The product
This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.
Details
- Units affected
- About 670,000 (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States)
- Recall date
- November 20, 2008
- Made or distributed by
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- What has been reported
- On April 4, 2008, a 1-year-old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman Blind and strangled. The child was in a portable playpen that was located underneath a fully lowered roman blind. She was found partially suspended with the inner cord of the blind wrapped twi
IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30.
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: “Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA”
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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