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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-12-15

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

Is my product affected?

Deluxe Matchstick Roll-up Shades

  • Brand International Merchandise of Columbus, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

International Merchandise's Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades, sold exclusively at Big Lots, are being recalled due to strangulation risks. The shades, which come in widths of 24", 36", 48", and 72" and are 72" long in natural color, have lifting loops and pull cords that can pose a hazard if children become entangled. The danger exists if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes caught on the free-standing loop, if a child places their neck between the lifting loop and the shade material, or if a child becomes entangled in the looped pull cord used to raise and lower the shade.

According to the recall, affected consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

Details from the source

This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24", 36", 48" and 72" by 72" long in a "natural" color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops."

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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