Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
Recalled September 9, 2010 · CPSC recall 10340 · Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
Hazard
Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund.
Units
About 1,800
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72."
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund.
Contact
For more information, contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.joann.com
Product
Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance
Distributed by
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio
Retailers
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36"x72" blinds were sold for $25 and the 48"x72" blinds for $30.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →