| Product name |
Deluxe Matchstick Roll-up Shades by International Merchandise |
| Description |
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." |
| Problem |
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord. |
| Distribution |
Sold at Big Lots nationwide for between $5 and $12. |
| Company |
Window Covering Safety Council 800-506-4636; Web site: www.windowcoverings.org |
| Dates sold |
January 2009 through June 2009 |
| Date posted |
12/15/2009 |
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