Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

Active Recall Announced October 19, 2011 CPSC #12012

Quick answer

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed is CPSC recall #12012, announced on October 19, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the window covering safety council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. consumers can also return the products to any meijer store for a full refund.. Affected brands: Whole Space Industries, Ltd., Meijer Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.

Affected products

Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds

Recalled brands

Whole Space Industries, Ltd., Meijer Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers can also return the products to any Meijer store for a full refund.

Recall date

October 19, 2011

Categories

Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12012?

CPSC recall #12012 covers Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 19, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.

What is the remedy for recall #12012?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12012 is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the window covering safety council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. consumers can also return the products to any meijer store for a full refund.. 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 Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed 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/2012/Additional-Retail-Sales-Prompt-CPSC-and-Meijer-to-Re-announce-Roman-Shades-and-Roll-Up-Blinds-Recall-Strangulation-Hazard-Posed. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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