CPSC Recall in 2010: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-263

Date: June 14, 2010

Product Name: Roll-up blinds

Recall Description:

Chicology has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.

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 6,200

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan