Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
Recall 10340 · Sep 9, 2010 · Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10340
- Date
- Sep 9, 2010
- Company
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72."
What can happen
Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36"x72" blinds were sold for $25 and the 48"x72" blinds for $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bamboo roll-up blinds with valance?
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
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.