Approximately 139,000 Blind Xpress custom-made vertical and horizontal blinds have been recalled following the tragic strangulation death of a 2-year-old girl. The vertical blinds lack essential cord-tensioning devices that attach to the floor or wall, while the horizontal blinds are missing internal cord stops. These blinds were sold at various specialty stores in Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana between January 1995 and December 2011 for between $16 and $380. Consumers should immediately stop using these window coverings and contact the Window Covering Safety Council to receive a free repair kit.
Children can become entangled in the loose adjustment cord loops of vertical blinds or pull out accessible inner cords from horizontal blinds, leading to a high risk of strangulation and death. One fatal incident involving a 2-year-old girl has been reported.
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
Recalled vertical window blind showing cord strangulation hazard
Recalled vertical window blind showing cord
Recalled horizontal window blind showing cord strangulation hazard
Recalled horizontal window blind showing cord
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response