# Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress
> **CPSC recall** · 2012-09-06 · 12273 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12273
- **Date:** 2012-09-06
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Custom-made Vertical and Horizontal blinds

## Hazards

The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In some instances, this loop has a weighted device at the bottom. The horizontal blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.

## Manufacturer(s)

Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich.

## Retailer(s)

Various blind specialty stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana from January 1995 through December 2011 for between $16 and $380.

## Country of manufacture

United States

## Description

This recall involves all Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord-tensioning device that attaches to the wall or floor, as well as all horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Death-of-Child-Prompts-Recall-of-Window-Blinds-by-Blind-Xpress)
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