Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 15106 · Mar 31, 2015 · Blinds To Go
200,000
units affected
200,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15106
- Date
- Mar 31, 2015
- Company
- Blinds To Go
- Units affected
- 200,000
- Product
- Blinds To Go custom-made window shades
- Product type
- Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
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.
What can happen
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Blinds To Go showrooms and online at www.blindstogo.com from January 2009 to November 2014 for between $60 and $770.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blinds to go custom-made window shades?
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.
What is the hazard?
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.