Recalls / 2009-12-17

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

10711 · Recalled 2009-12-17 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."

Hazards

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Faux Wood Blinds		About 1,100

Parties

Manufacturer: American Vintage Group LLC
Distributors: Paramount Window Furnishings, of Carrolton, Texas, Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas
Made in: United States
Sold at: Various blind dealers in Texas

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.com

More images

Example of cord break away device with cord assembly subject to this recall

Source: CPSC recall 10711. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.