| Product name |
"Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds (re-announcement) |
| Description |
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. |
| Problem |
Roman Shades - Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Roll-up Blinds - Strangulation can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a childs 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. |
| Distribution |
Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and other retail liquidators nationwide at various prices. Originally the products were sold at Meijer stores for about $40 before being recalled. |
| Company |
Meijer 800-927-8699; website at www.meijer.com |
| Dates sold |
From March 2010 through September 2011; Originally sold between January 2004 and December 2009 |
| Date posted |
10/21/2011 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml12/12012.html |
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