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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots

  • Recalled Oval Roll-up Blind
  • Recalled Oval Roll-up Blind showing cord
  • Recalled Roll-Up Blind without Release Clip
  • Roll-Up Blind with Release Clip
Name of Product:
¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds
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.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
December 15, 2009
Units:

About 250,000

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

Incidents/Injuries:

None.

Sold At:
Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
Importer(s):

Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
10-069

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