# Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
> **CPSC recall** · 2009-01-13 · 09090 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 09090
- **Date:** 2009-01-13
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds

## 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.

## Retailer(s)

Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide from February 2006 through August 2008 for between $25 and $60.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-of-Window-Blinds-Sold-at-Cost-Plus-and-World-Market-Stores)
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