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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds

Recalled October 27, 2009 · CPSC recall 10022 · Risk

Recalled ISDANS Roller BlindISDANS Tension DeviceRecalled TUPPLUR Roller BlindTUPPLUR Tension Device
Hazard
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair kit. The repair kits for the roller blinds will be available the second week of November. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
Units
About 533,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

This recall involves all ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds. These blinds are made of a solid or sheer fabric, measuring 24" to 79" wide, and have a metal top rail and a bead chain. ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and "Made in Taiwan". The roller blinds have an orange warning label attached at the base of the blind that is marked with AA-136800-3.

What to do

Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair kit. The repair kits for the roller blinds will be available the second week of November. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.

Contact

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com

Product
ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds
Distributed by
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Retailers
IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through July 2009 for between $10 and $55.
Made in
Taiwan · France

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →