CPSC Recall in 2010: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer
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This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.
Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide 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.Roman Shades: 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.
Repair
None reported.
Meijer Stores and Meijer.com between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40.
Taiwan
Retailer:
Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.