Hunter Douglas Recalls Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 18720 · Feb 1, 2018 · Hunter Douglas
550
units affected
550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18720
- Date
- Feb 1, 2018
- Company
- Hunter Douglas
- Units affected
- 550
- Product
- Luminette privacy sheer blinds
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and generic sheer blinds listed below with the combination wand cord sold in white. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the end of the wand of the Luminette brand sheer blinds. The alternative brand and generic sheers do not have a logo. The cord/wand is unique to this product. The product was also sold under the following other brands and names: Allen + Roth Vertical Sheers Alta Shadings Budget Blinds Enlightened Style Shadings Comfortex Vertical Sheer Shadings Luxaflex MyBlinds Shadings Smith & Noble Vertical Sheer Shadings by Turnils, Unique Wholesale, United Supply, Century, Oxford House, or Matisse Vista Shadings
What can happen
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Douglas is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 11 reports of broken or cracked cord restraints. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Budget Blinds, Hunter Douglas dealers, JC Penney and Lowes stores nationwide from January 2017 through March 2017. Hunter Douglas Luminette custom sheers were sold for about $2,000. Alternative brand versions were sold for about $1,250.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled luminette privacy sheer blinds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Douglas is contacting all known purchasers directly.
What is the hazard?
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to 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.