Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-10-19 · 12012
Hazards
Roman Shades - Strangulation 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. Roll-up Blinds - Strangulation 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.
Recall
Number
12012
Date
2011-10-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds
Remedies
Options
Refund; Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and other retail liquidators nationwide from March 2010 through September 2011 at various prices. Originally the products were sold at Meijer stores between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40 before being recalled.
Importer(s)
Meijer Inc., of Grand Rapids, Mich.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
Description
This recall involves previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.