CPSC recall · Reported June 15, 2010
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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 betw…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White r….
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 15, 2010. Reason: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes enta…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtai…. Verify recall #10263 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes enta….
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- agency class
- June 15, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10263 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 the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
Reason for recall
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain 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 | 10263 |
| Date reported | June 15, 2010 |
| Date initiated | June 15, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 6,200 |
| 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 roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
- Check the recall number (10263) 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.
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