CPSC recall · Reported November 20, 2008
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. recalled This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have ….
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA was recalled by Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. in November 20, 2008. Reason: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the rom…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any …. Verify recall #09050 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the rom….
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- November 20, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09050 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.
Reason for recall
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09050 |
| Date reported | November 20, 2008 |
| Date initiated | November 20, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 670,000 (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States) |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
- Check the recall number (09050) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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