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Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

U.S. CPSCStrangulationSold on IKEAAug 26, 2009
Looped Bead Chain
Looped Bead Chain
MELINA Roman Blind
MELINA Roman Blind
Back of MELINA Roman Blind
Back of MELINA Roman Blind

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

Hazard

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Incidents & injuries

CPSC and IKEA received a report of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a near strangulation. His mother found him hanging from the looped bead chain.

Product description

This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in Taiwan". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester.

Sold on

IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $20 and $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.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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