Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in Taiwan". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester.
Affected Products
MELINA Roman Blinds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Near-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-of-Roman-Blinds-Sold-Exclusively-at-IKEA |
| Title | Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/7b30432f3fcf458a94f3c5cc8b46636a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Looped Bead Chain |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/d17427be60e344088bb7e621a2ba8768.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | MELINA Roman Blind |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/dba8bf4da4bc448bb570e13927dedc59.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Back of MELINA Roman Blind |
| Hazards › Name | 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. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC and IKEA received a report of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a near strangulation. His mother found him hanging from the looped bead chain. |
| Products › Name | MELINA Roman Blinds |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 120,000 |
| Recall I D | 5478 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $20 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in Taiwan". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester. |
| Distributors › Name | IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. |
| Recall Number | 09325 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |