Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades
Published August 26, 2009
Summary
CPSC records recall 09329, published August 26, 2009. Recalling firm: Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla.; Reported units: About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (cellular shades).
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.
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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
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Questions about this recall
Was Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 09329 on August 26, 2009. Reported 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 should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla..