CPSC Recall in 2018: Hunter Douglas Recalls Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2018.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-720

Date: February 01, 2018

Product Name: Luminette privacy sheer blinds

Recall Description:

This recall involves custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and generic sheer blinds listed below with the combination wand cord sold in white. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the end of the wand of the Luminette brand sheer blinds. The alternative brand and generic sheers do not have a logo. The cord/wand is unique to this product.  The product was also sold under the following other brands and names:  Allen + Roth Vertical Sheers Alta Shadings Budget Blinds Enlightened Style Shadings Comfortex Vertical Sheer Shadings Luxaflex MyBlinds Shadings Smith & Noble Vertical Sheer Shadings by Turnils, Unique Wholesale, United Supply, Century, Oxford House, or Matisse Vista Shadings

Hazard Description:

The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, 60 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

The firm has received 11 reports of broken or cracked cord restraints. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Budget Blinds, Hunter Douglas dealers, JC Penney and Lowes stores nationwide from January 2017 through March 2017 for between $1,250 and $2,000.

Manufactured In:

U.S.