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Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard

Reported: August 3, 2007 Initiated: August 3, 2007 #07262

Product Description

This recall involves two-inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall. The following item numbers are located on the window blind's packaging. Item # (SWF) Item # (Lowe's) Description 75-4270-27 251072 Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4271-27 251075 Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4272-27 251078 Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4273-27 251080 Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4274-27 251083 Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4275-27 251085 Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4276-27 251088 Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4277-27 251090 Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4278-27 251093 Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4290-27 253063 Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4291-27 253064 Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood - Natural

Reason for Recall

The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves two-inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall. The following item numbers are located on the window blind's packaging. Item # (SWF) Item # (Lowe's) Description 75-4270-27 251072 Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4271-27 251075 Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4272-27 251078 Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4273-27 251080 Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4274-27 251083 Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4275-27 251085 Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4276-27 251088 Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4277-27 251090 Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4278-27 251093 Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4290-27 253063 Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural 75-4291-27 253064 Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood - Natural. Units affected: About 140,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 3, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07262.