CPSCDecember 15, 2009consumer
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The hazard
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. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Brands named
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Recall history
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