Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-09-09 · 10340
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
10340
Date
2010-09-09
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72."