# Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-11-20 · 09050 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 09050
- **Date:** 2008-11-20
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds

## Hazards

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.

## Retailer(s)

IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Strangulation-Death-of-a-Child-Prompts-Recall-of-Roman-Blinds-Sold-Exclusively-at-IKEA)
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