CPSC recall · Reported September 6, 2012
Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress
The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In some instances, this loop has a weighted device at the bottom. The hori…
Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich. recalled This recall involves all Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord….
Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress was recalled by Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich. in September 6, 2012. Reason: The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In s…. Remedy: CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the Windo…. Verify recall #12273 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich. issued this CPSC recall-The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In s….
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- September 6, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12273 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 Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord-tensioning device that attaches to the wall or floor, as well as all horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices.
Reason for recall
The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In some instances, this loop has a weighted device at the bottom. The horizontal blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.
Remedy, what to do
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) to receive a free repair kit. For more information, contact the WCSC toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 12273 |
| Date reported | September 6, 2012 |
| Date initiated | September 6, 2012 |
| Recalling firm | Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 139,000 vertical 315,000 horizontal |
| 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
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) to rece…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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