CPSC Recall in 2009: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 09-329

Date: August 25, 2009

Product Name: Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades

Recall Description:

This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.

Hazard Description:

Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (Cellular Shades)

Incidents:

In May 2006, CPSC received a report of a 4-year-old girl from Pensacola, Fla., who strangled in the loop of a vertical blind cord that was not attached to the wall or floor.

Sold At:

Vertical Land stores in Panama City and Pensacola, Fla. from January 1992 through December 2006 for between $60 and $200 (depending on the size of the blind).

Manufactured In:

United States