Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
What's being recalled
Roll-up blinds
Units: About 6,200
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.
The problem, in CPSC's words
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.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
How to contact the company
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
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10263, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.