Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Blinds To Go custom-made window shades
Units: About 200,000
The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
How to contact the company
Call Blinds To Go customer service at (800) 254-6377 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Sunday, or visit www.blindstogo.com and click on "Child Safety Update" under Customer Service at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 15106, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.