Meijer Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds
Published March 2, 2010
Summary
CPSC records recall 10150, published March 2, 2010. Recalling firm: Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.; Reported units: 240000.
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 for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
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Recall details
- Brand
- Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
- Manufacturer
- Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
- Distributor
- Meijer Stores and Meijer.com between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Meijer Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 10150 on March 2, 2010. 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 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: Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y..