CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Recall Details
Sold At
IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30.
Injuries
On April 4, 2008, a 1-year-old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman Blind and strangled. The child was in a portable playpen that was located underneath a fully lowered roman blind. She was found partially suspended
Recall Number
09050
Product Information
Product Name
IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds
Product Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Number of Units
About 670,000 (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States)
Distributed By
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Manufactured In
India