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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

U.S. CPSCStrangulationDec 17, 2009
Example of manufacturing code
Example of manufacturing code
Example of cord break away device with cord assembly subject to this recall
Example of cord break away device with cord assembly subject to this recall

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Hazard

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."

Sold on

Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.com

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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