Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

Reason for Recall

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Action Taken

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

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Incidents & Injuries

CPSC and IKEA received a report of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a near strangulation. His mother found him hanging from the looped bead chain.