CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 17, 2009

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas
Recall Number
10711

Product Information

Product Name
Faux Wood Blinds
Product Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Number of Units
About 1,100
Manufacturer Name
American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas
Distributed By
Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas
Manufactured In
United States

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Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.com