Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-11-20 · 09050
Hazards
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Recall
Number
09050
Date
2008-11-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds
Companies
Retailer(s)
IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30.
Distributor(s)
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Country of manufacture
India
Description
This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.