CPSC recall · Reported February 1, 2018
Hunter Douglas Recalls Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. recalled This recall involves custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and gen….
Hunter Douglas Recalls Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. in February 1, 2018. Reason: The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Doug…. Verify recall #18720 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard….
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- agency class
- February 1, 2018
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18720 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 custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and generic sheer blinds listed below with the combination wand cord sold in white. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the end of the wand of the Luminette brand sheer blinds. The alternative brand and generic sheers do not have a logo. The cord/wand is unique to this product. The product was also sold under the following other brands and names: Allen + Roth Vertical Sheers Alta Shadings Budget Blinds Enlightened Style Shadings Comfortex Vertical Sheer Shadings Luxaflex MyBlinds Shadings Smith & Noble Vertical Sheer Shadings by Turnils, Unique Wholesale, United Supply, Century, Oxford House, or Matisse Vista Shadings
Reason for recall
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Douglas is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18720 |
| Date reported | February 1, 2018 |
| Date initiated | February 1, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. |
| Affected scope | About 550 in the U.S. (In addition, 60 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Dougla…
- Check the recall number (18720) 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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