CPSC recall 09090 — Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores

CPSC · 09090 · published 2009-01-13

CPSC campaign 09090

Hazard

Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to obtain a full refund.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the CPSC record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or CPSC. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds