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Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard

Reported: March 31, 2015 Initiated: March 31, 2015 #15106

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 200,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Blinds-To-Go-Recalls-Window-Shades

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey. Units affected: About 200,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 31, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 15106.

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