50 million blinds recalled!

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This article came from 680 news:

The U.S. government and the window covering industry are recalling more than 50-million roman-style shades and roll-up blinds because of the risk children may be strangled by the cords.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said five deaths and 16 near-strangulations from Roman shades have been reported.

In Canada, the recall involves roman blinds by Vadain International Inc. The blinds are made of polyester and cotton blends, and come in different colours. The blinds are available in various dimensions: 27"x68", 30"x68", 36"x68", and 48"x68".

On its website, Health Canada said the loop of the inner cord on the back of the roman blinds is too big, posing a strangulation risk if a child places his or her neck in the inner cord loop.

However, neither Vadain International or Health Canada has received reports of any injuries.

Over 1,700 of the recalled blinds were sold in Canada at Home Depot stores from July-October 2009.

Health Canada has advised consumers to stop using the blinds and contact Vadain International to receive a package of cord stoppers.

Consumers can also return the recalled blinds to their nearest Home Depot store to receive a free replacement blind with the cord stoppers already installed. If the blinds are not at a particular Home Depot store, consumers can receive it by mail.

For more information, consumers may contact Vadain toll-free at 1-888-988-8808, or their local Home Depot store. For store locations click here: Home Depot

To view pictures of similar blinds, health canada published these examples: Recalled blinds

Be safe!
Karen