Recalls / 2010-03-02
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
10150 · Recalled 2010-03-02 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
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
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Meijer Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds | 240000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Whole Space Industries LTD
- Importer
- Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- Meijer Stores, Meijer.com, December 2009 for about $40.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 anytime or visit the company's Website at www.meijer.com
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Source: CPSC recall 10150. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.