Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades
Published December 15, 2009
Summary
CPSC records recall 10067, published December 15, 2009. Reported units: About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades).
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
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Recall details
- Brand
- Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
- Distributor
- Walmart stores nationwide and at www.walmart.com or www.samsclub.com from January 1999 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 10067 on December 15, 2009. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark..