CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology
This recall involves the French Antique Gold, Zen Moss, Tropic Ginger, and Kansas White roll-up blind models. The roll-up shades are gold, green, tan and white and are made from natural fiber-paper, jute, and polyester.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and contact Chicology to obtain a free retrofit kit.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact the company toll-free at (866) 999-6188 or visit the company's website at www.chicology.com You can also e-mail the company at info@chicology.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Online retailers including Overstock.com, Bestwindowtreatments.com, Bedbathstore.com, Unbeatablesale.com, Bonton.com, Linensource.com, and Solutions.com from April 2006 through March 2010.
Injuries
None reported
Recall Number
10263
Product Information
Product Name
Roll-up blinds
Product Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Number of Units
About 6,200
Imported By
Chicology of Ontario, Calif.
Manufactured In
Taiwan