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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots is CPSC recall #10070, announced on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24", 36", 48" and 72" by 72" long in a "natural" color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the window covering safety council for a free repair kit.. Affected brand: International Merchandise of Columbus, Ohio.
This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24", 36", 48" and 72" by 72" long in a "natural" color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops."
Affected products
Deluxe Matchstick Roll-up Shades
Recalled brands
International Merchandise of Columbus, Ohio
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Recall date
December 15, 2009
CPSC recall #10070 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24", 36", 48" and 72" by 72" long in a "natural" color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops."
The CPSC remedy for recall #10070 is consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up shades 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.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Matchstick-Roll-Up-Shades-by-International-Merchandise-Sold-Exclusively-at-Big-Lots. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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