Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Roll-Up Blinds recall: Strangulation
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
Why was Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Roll-Up Blinds recalled?
Strangulation can occur when 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund. Contact: For more information, contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.joann.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
- Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance
- Company
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 1,800
- Sold at
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36"x72" blinds were sold for $25 and the 48"x72" blinds for $30.
- Recall date
- September 9, 2010
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72."