CPSCGeneral Alert
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
Published: June 15, 2010Recall ID: 10263Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Strangulations can occur if 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 the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
Affected Products
Roll-up blinds
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-by-Chicology |
| Title | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/856564d0b3994bf6b2407e5c34a84771.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled French Antique Gold blind |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a06cccf79a644c4cb3521aad20388368.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Zen Moss blind |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/15d7c7e7a67a4dfba152594552def176.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled Tropic Ginger blind |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/0b9579c9529d42c18920f31494baff90.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled Kansas White blind |
| Hazards › Name | Strangulations can occur if 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 | Roll-up blinds |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 6,200 |
| Recall I D | 258 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit. |
| Importers › Name | Chicology of Ontario, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010. |
| Recall Date | 2010-06-15T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester. |
| Recall Number | 10263 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (866) 999-6188 or visit the company's website at www.chicology.com. You can also e-mail the company at info@chicology.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Taiwan |