CPSC recall · Reported June 8, 2000
CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds
These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and…
The CPSC recalled The recalled vinyl blinds are white miniblinds and woodgrain roll- up blinds. Sizes of th….
CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 8, 2000. Reason: These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they con…. Remedy: Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. …. Verify recall #00122 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they con….
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- June 8, 2000
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00122 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #00122) was formally reported on June 8, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 87,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat, forming lead dust on the surface … Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the store where they were purchased, for a refund. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled vinyl blinds are white miniblinds and woodgrain roll- up blinds. Sizes of the blinds range from 23 inches wide by 42 inches long to 72 inches wide by 120 inches long. Writing on the label of the white miniblinds reads "Safe Nonleaded Vinyl Formulation." Writing on the label of both blinds reads "MANUFACTURED IN THAILAND FOR ACE HARDWARE CORP."
Reason for recall
These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat, forming lead dust on the surface of the blind. Young children can ingest lead by wiping their hands on the blinds and then putting their hands in their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 00122 |
| Date reported | June 8, 2000 |
| Date initiated | June 8, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 87,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds t…
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