Product name | Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds | |
Description | This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x6', 5'x6' and 3'x6') with sku numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with sku numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha or Floral Matchstick Blinds" sku numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and SariRoman Shades states "World Market (c) Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743,400744,400745,400746, and 358064, 358065,358066, 358067, 358068. | |
Problem | ROMAN SHADES - These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. ROLL-UP BLINDS - These blinds have a looped pull cord and two lifting cord loops that run around the bottom rail. Looped pull cords and exposed lifting loops on roll-up blinds present a strangulation hazard to young children. | |
Distribution | Cost Plus and World Market stores nationwide for between $25 and $60. | |
Company | Cost Plus 877-967-5362; Web site www.worldmarket.com | |
Dates sold | February 2006 through August 2008 | |
Date posted | 01/14/2009 | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |