Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-12-15 · 10067
Hazards
Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide 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. Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Recall
Number
10067
Date
2009-12-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide and at www.walmart.com or www.samsclub.com from January 1999 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
Importer(s)
Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Country of manufacture
China; Thailand
Description
This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.