CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 09329
Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades
Published June 13, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 26, 2009
What's the hazard
Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. Cellular Shades: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.
Recall details
- Brand
- Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla.
- Manufacturer
- Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla.
- Distributor
- Vertical Land stores in Panama City and Pensacola, Fla. from January 1992 through December 2006 for between $60 and $200 (depending on the size of the blind).
- Country
- US