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Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress

U.S. CPSCStrangulationSep 6, 2012
Recalled vertical window blind showing cord strangulation hazard
Recalled vertical window blind showing cord strangulation hazard
Recalled vertical window blind showing cord
Recalled vertical window blind showing cord
Recalled horizontal window blind showing cord strangulation hazard
Recalled horizontal window blind showing cord strangulation hazard
Recalled horizontal window blind showing cord
Recalled horizontal window blind showing cord

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In some instances, this loop has a weighted device at the bottom. The horizontal blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.

Remedy

CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) to receive a free repair kit. For more information, contact the WCSC toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Incidents & injuries

In 2009, a 2-year-old girl from Commerce Township, Mich. reportedly strangled in the loop of a vertical blind cord that was not attached to the wall or floor.

Product description

This recall involves all Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord-tensioning device that attaches to the wall or floor, as well as all horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices.

Sold on

Various blind specialty stores in Michigan, Ohio and Indiana from January 1995 through December 2011 for between $16 and $380.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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