CPSC Recall in 2009: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-069

Date: December 14, 2009

Product Name: ¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds

Recall Description:

This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.

Hazard Description:

Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 250,000

Incidents:

None.

Sold At:

Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.

Manufactured In:

China