Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
Why was Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds recalled?
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com.
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
- MELINA Roman Blinds
- Company
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 120,000
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $20 and $40.
- Recall date
- August 26, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- CPSC and IKEA received a report of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a near strangulation. His mother found him hanging from the looped bead chain.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in Taiwan". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester.