Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
This recall was issued January 13, 2009.
- Posted
- January 13, 2009
- Recall Number
- 09090
- Quantity
- About 692,400
- Official Source
- View on CPSC website ↗
Reason for Recall
Roman Shades: These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. Roll-up Blinds: These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children.
Action Taken
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to obtain a full refund.
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Incidents & Injuries
No incidents or injuries have been reported with the Roman shades and roll-up blinds involved in this recall. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a child who became entangled in the lifting cord of a roll-up style blind whose manufacturer and retailer has not yet been identified and at least two deaths involving exposed inner cords on various styles of roman-style shades.