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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots

Recalled December 15, 2009 · CPSC recall 10069 · Risk

Recalled Oval Roll-up BlindRecalled Oval Roll-up Blind showing cordRoll-Up Blind without Release ClipRoll-Up Blind with Release Clip
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 check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Units
About 250,000
Incidents / injuries
None.

Description

This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.

What to do

Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

Contact

For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Product
¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds
Imported by
Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Retailers
Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
Made in
China

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