Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
Recalled June 15, 2010 · CPSC recall 10263 · Risk
Hazard
Strangulations can occur if 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 contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
Units
About 6,200
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Description
This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
Contact
For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (866) 999-6188 or visit the company's website at www.chicology.com. You can also e-mail the company at [email protected]
Product
Roll-up blinds
Imported by
Chicology of Ontario, Calif.
Retailers
Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.
Made in
Taiwan
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →