CPSC official recall · 12273

Death of Child Prompts Recall of Window Blinds by Blind Xpress

召回日期：2012-09-06官方最后发布：2015-02-05适用地区：美国

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危险说明 Hazard

The vertical blinds have an adjustment cord that forms a loop that is not attached to the wall or floor. In some instances, this loop has a weighted device at the bottom. The horizontal blinds do not have inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. A child can become entangled in a cord loop and strangle.

受影响产品

Custom-made Vertical and Horizontal blinds

Units：About 139,000 vertical 315,000 horizontal

官方描述 Description

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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

In 2009, a 2-year-old girl from Commerce Township, Mich. reportedly strangled in the loop of a vertical blind cord that was not attached to the wall or floor.

官方补救措施 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