Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land

Active Recall Announced August 26, 2009 CPSC #09329

Quick answer

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land is CPSC recall #09329, announced on August 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact vertical land to receive a free retrofit kit.. Affected brand: Vertical Land Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.

Affected products

Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades

Recalled brands

Vertical Land Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.

Recall date

August 26, 2009

Categories

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09329?

CPSC recall #09329 covers Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.

What is the remedy for recall #09329?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09329 is consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact vertical land to receive a free retrofit kit.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Strangulation-Death-of-a-Child-Prompts-Recall-To-Repair-Window-Blinds-By-Vertical-Land. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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