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Recalled Basic Blindz® Window Blinds pull cord -
Recalled Basic Blindz® Window Blinds
The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
About 140,000
For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.springswindowfashions.com.
Recall Details
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Basic Blindz Window Blinds. The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Name of Product: Basic Blindz® Window Blinds
Units: About 140,000
Importer: Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.
Hazard: The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves two inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.
The following item numbers are located on the window blind's packaging.
| Item # (SWF) | Item # (Lowe's) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 75-4270-27 | 251072 | Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4271-27 | 251075 | Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4272-27 | 251078 | Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4273-27 | 251080 | Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4274-27 | 251083 | Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4275-27 | 251085 | Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4276-27 | 251088 | Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4277-27 | 251090 | Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4278-27 | 251093 | Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4290-27 | 253063 | Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4291-27 | 253064 | Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood - Natural |
Sold at: Lowe's stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.springswindowfashions.com.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.
None reported.
Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.
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