Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Recall 10022 · Oct 27, 2009 · IKEA Home Furnishings
533,000
units affected
533,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10022
- Date
- Oct 27, 2009
- Company
- IKEA Home Furnishings
- Units affected
- 533,000
- Product
- ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves all ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds. These blinds are made of a solid or sheer fabric, measuring 24" to 79" wide, and have a metal top rail and a bead chain. ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and "Made in Taiwan". The roller blinds have an orange warning label attached at the base of the blind that is marked with AA-136800-3.
What can happen
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
The fix
Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair kit. The repair kits for the roller blinds will be available the second week of November. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through July 2009 for between $10 and $55.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled isdans, tupplur, and enje roller blinds?
Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair.
What is the hazard?
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
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.