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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

Reported: December 17, 2009 Initiated: December 17, 2009 #10711

Product Description

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."

Reason for Recall

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

Details

Units Affected
About 1,100
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Faux-Wood-Blinds-by-American-Vintage-Group

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE.". Recalled by American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas. Units affected: About 1,100.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 17, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10711.

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