Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
USJo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides 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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72."
Affected Products
Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Jo-Ann-Fabric-and-Craft-Stores-Recalls-Roll-Up-Blinds-due-to-Risk-of-Strangulation |
| Title | Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a424f97ba3434a6c924c820882bf4bb5.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Roll-Up Blind |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/54925ee2c3dd444794584f7ad924aaf6.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Roll-Up Blind showing hazard |
| Hazards › Name | Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 |
| Recall I D | 332 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36"x72" blinds were sold for $25 and the 48"x72" blinds for $30. |
| Recall Date | 2010-09-09T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72." |
| Distributors › Name | Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio |
| Recall Number | 10340 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@joann.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.joann.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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