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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores

CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-01-13 · 09090

Hazards

Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.

Recall

Number
09090
Date
2009-01-13
Injuries reported
1

Products

Names
Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds

Companies

Retailer(s)
Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.
Distributor(s)
Cost Plus Inc., of Oakland, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China

Description

This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x 6', 2.5' x 6' and 3'x 6') with SKU numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with SKU numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha" or "Floral Matchstick Blinds" SKU numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and Sari Roman Shades states "World Market© Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743, 400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.

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