Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Recall 09050 · Nov 20, 2008 · IKEA Home Furnishings
670,000
units affected
670,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09050
- Date
- Nov 20, 2008
- Company
- IKEA Home Furnishings
- Units affected
- 670,000
- Product
- IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.
What can happen
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- On April 4, 2008, a 1-year-old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman Blind and strangled. The child was in a portable playpen that was located underneath a fully lowered roman blind. She was found partially suspended with the inner cord of the blind wrapped twice around her neck.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled iris and alvine roman blinds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
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.