CPSCGeneral Alert

Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Name: Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Brand: Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co., of West Sacramento, Calif.
SKU: CPSC-13707
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: November 21, 2012Recall ID: 13707Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Some of the cords inside the breakaway cord stop were tied in a single knot which can prevent the cord stop from functioning as designed to break away. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves custom-made cellular and pleated window coverings, sold in various colors and featuring a breakaway cord stop. These honeycomb and pleated shades have a top-down and bottom-up function allowing for the raising and lowering of the shades from the top down or from the bottom up. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the tassels on the single cords that descend from the breakaway cord stop.

Affected Products

Standard cordlock top-down/bottom-up Duette and Applause honeycomb shades; standard cordlock top-down/bottom-up Hunter Douglas pleated shades; Hunter Douglas Brilliance Privacy View pleated shades and standard cordlock Duette and Applause Duolite shades

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Hunter-Douglas-Recalls-to-Repair-Custom-Cellular-and-Pleated-Window-Coverings-Due-to-Strangulation-Hazard
Title	Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132675.Hunter%2520Douglas4LARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Window Covering
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132677.Hunter%2520Douglas5LARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Window Covering
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132679.Hunter%2520Douglas1LARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Window Covering
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132681.Hunter%2520Douglas2LARGE.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Window Covering
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.132683.Hunter%2520Douglas3LARGE.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Picture of Recalled Window Covering
Hazards › Name	Some of the cords inside the breakaway cord stop were tied in a single knot which can prevent the cord stop from functioning as designed to break away. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.
Injuries › Name	None
Products › Name	Standard cordlock top-down/bottom-up Duette and Applause honeycomb shades; standard cordlock top-down/bottom-up Hunter Douglas pleated shades; Hunter Douglas Brilliance Privacy View pleated shades and standard cordlock Duette and Applause Duolite shades
Products › Type	Blinds, Shades & Cords
Products › Category I D	1853
Products › Number Of Units	About 4,400 shades
Recall I D	1479
Remedies › Name	CPSC urges consumers to check their window coverings to see if the cords inside the breakaway cord stop are tied in a single knot. The breakaway cord stop is the plastic device that attaches two cords from the end of the blind to a single cord used to adjust the blind. Blinds have adjustment cords on both ends of the head rail with a cord stop on each. If there is a knot in the two cords inside the cord stop, stop using these window coverings and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit with instructions on untying the knot. Hunter Douglas will also be contacting consumers to provide repair kits.
Retailers › Name	Hunter Douglas dealers nationwide from January 2011 through August 2012. Custom shade prices vary widely based on size, style and dealer. Retail prices for these recalled shades range from $240 up.
Recall Date	2012-11-21T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves custom-made cellular and pleated window coverings, sold in various colors and featuring a breakaway cord stop. These honeycomb and pleated shades have a top-down and bottom-up function allowing for the raising and lowering of the shades from the top down or from the bottom up. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the tassels on the single cords that descend from the breakaway cord stop.
Recall Number	13707
Manufacturers › Name	Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co., of West Sacramento, Calif.
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
Consumer Contact	For additional information, contact Hunter Douglas at (800) 997-2389 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.hunterdouglas.com/connector
Last Publish Date	2015-01-13T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

Check Other Products In Your Household

Free Safety Tools

Safety recalls are issued daily across foods, medications, vehicles, and electronics. Use our instant tools to check your home for active safety warnings:

Barcode Scanner VIN Vehicle Check Pantry Safety Audit

Overview

Recalling FirmHunter Douglas Fabrication Co., of West Sacramento, Calif.

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

Official Agency Alert

📢 Share Warning

Alert family and friends to keep them safe. Copy this quick alert message:

🚨 SAFETY ALERT: Hunter Douglas Fabrication Co., of West Sacramento, Calif. - Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Check if your household is affected:
https://therecallfile.com/recalls/hunter-douglas-recalls-to-repair-custom-cellular-and-pleated-window-co/CPSC-13707

WhatsApp Facebook

Join Alertlist

Get instant email updates whenever critical safety recalls like this are published.

Featured on Product Hunt

Help support our public safety mission and check out our community launch.

Support The Recall File

Help keep official recall alerts free, accessible, and fast for everyone.

Spread the WordHunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard

Hunter Douglas Recalls to Repair Custom Cellular and Pleated Window Coverings Due to Strangulation Hazard