CPSC recall · Reported August 26, 2009
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become e…
Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla. recalled This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings….
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land was recalled by Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla. in August 26, 2009. Reason: Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to…. Verify recall #09329 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla. issued this CPSC recall-Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from ….
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- August 26, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09329 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 Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.
Reason for recall
Horizontal Blinds: The blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. If an inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and strangle. Vertical Blinds: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop formed by the bead chain or by the cord with a weighted device. Cellular Shades: Strangulations can occur if a child's neck becomes entangled on the shade's free-standing looped cord.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09329 |
| Date reported | August 26, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 26, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla. |
| Affected scope | About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (cellular shades) |
| 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 window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.
- Check the recall number (09329) 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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