Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots

Active Recall Announced December 15, 2009 CPSC #10069

Quick answer

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots is CPSC recall #10069, announced on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation. The remedy is consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. if the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the window covering safety council for a free repair kit.. Affected brand: Lotus & Windoware Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.

Affected products

¼" Oval Roll-up Blinds

Recalled brands

Lotus & Windoware Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

Recall date

December 15, 2009

Categories

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10069?

CPSC recall #10069 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below). The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼" oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48" or 72" long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.

What is the remedy for recall #10069?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10069 is consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. if the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using the blinds immediately and contact the window covering safety council for a free repair 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 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots 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/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-by-Lotus--Windoware-Sold-Exclusively-at-Ace-Hardware-and-Big-Lots. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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