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Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress is CPSC recall #12273, announced on September 6, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord-tensioning device that attaches to the wall or floor, as well as all horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. The remedy is cpsc urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the window covering safety council (wcsc) to receive a free repair kit. for more information, contact the wcsc toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Affected brand: Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich..
This recall involves all Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord-tensioning device that attaches to the wall or floor, as well as all horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices.
Affected products
Custom-made Vertical and Horizontal blinds
Recalled brands
Blind Xpress of Livonia, Mich.
Remedy
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) to receive a free repair kit. For more information, contact the WCSC toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Recall date
September 6, 2012
CPSC recall #12273 covers Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 6, 2012. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Blind Xpress custom-made vertical blinds that do not have a cord-tensioning device that attaches to the wall or floor, as well as all horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices.
The CPSC remedy for recall #12273 is cpsc urges consumers to immediately stop using the window coverings and contact the window covering safety council (wcsc) to receive a free repair kit. for more information, contact the wcsc toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. 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/2012/Death-of-Child-Prompts-Recall-of-Window-Blinds-by-Blind-Xpress. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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