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CPSC recall · Reported March 2, 2010

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer

Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places hi…

Recall #
10150
Affected scope
240000
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Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. recalled This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up b… - a moderate-severity action.

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer was recalled by Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. in March 2, 2010. Reason: Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's ne…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and conta…. Verify recall #10150 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's ne….

Moderate
severity level
240K units
affected scope
March 2, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10150 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #10150) was formally reported on March 2, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as 240000, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.

The documented reason for this recall is: Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and … 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 immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcover… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

240000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.

Reason for recall

Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 10150
Date reported March 2, 2010
Date initiated March 2, 2010
Recalling firm Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y.
Affected scope 240000
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.

Scale of Impact

240000 units affected - multi-state distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) ✓ This recall
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council fo…

  • Check the recall number (10150) 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.. Recalled by Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y.. Units affected: 240000.
Why was this product recalled?
Roll-up Blinds-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 2, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10150.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (10150) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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