CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl: Lead
CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds
Why was CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl recalled?
These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat, forming lead dust on the surface of the blind. Young children can ingest lead by wiping their hands on the blinds and then putting their hands in their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the store where they were purchased, for a refund. Contact: For more information, call Ace Hardware Corp. toll-free at (877) 223-4391 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Vinyl window blinds
- Company
- Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 87,000
- Sold at
- Ace Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide sold the window blinds, from August 1999 through May 2000, for between $6 and $27.
- Recall date
- June 8, 2000
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and Ace Hardware are not aware of any lead poisonings involving these window blinds. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of lead poisonings.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recalled vinyl blinds are white miniblinds and woodgrain roll- up blinds. Sizes of the blinds range from 23 inches wide by 42 inches long to 72 inches wide by 120 inches long. Writing on the label of the white miniblinds reads "Safe Nonleaded Vinyl Formulation." Writing on the label of both blinds reads "MANUFACTURED IN THAILAND FOR ACE HARDWARE CORP."