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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 10069

¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds

Published December 15, 2009

Summary

CPSC records recall 10069, published December 15, 2009. Reported units: About 250,000.

What's the hazard

Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

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Recall details

Brand
Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Distributor
Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 10069 on December 15, 2009. Reported hazard: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)