CPSC recall · Reported March 31, 2015
Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey recalled The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-s….
Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey in March 31, 2015. Reason: The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small …. Remedy: Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold d…. Verify recall #15106 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey issued this CPSC recall-The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small ….
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- March 31, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15106 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #15106) was formally reported on March 31, 2015. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 200,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children. 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 can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.
Reason for recall
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15106 |
| Date reported | March 31, 2015 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey |
| Affected scope | About 200,000 |
| 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 can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to re…
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