Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
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.
Brands named
Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCWinco Fireworks International Recalls Roman Candles 8 Shot Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Explosion and Burn Hazards2026-07-02
- CPSCLutron Electronics Recalls Roller Shades Due to Impact Hazard2016-02-03
- CPSCLutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard2015-11-24
- CPSCWindow Shades Recalled by Carra Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)2015-11-03
- CPSCWestinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores2015-03-12
- CPSCWm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation2011-06-30
- CPSCRisk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store2011-06-30
- CPSCLowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children2010-12-01
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