Risk of Strangulation Prompts · Recalled
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
- Units
- About 533,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10–$55
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves all ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds. These blinds are made of a solid or sheer fabric, measuring 24" to 79" wide, and have a metal top rail and a bead chain. ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and "Made in Taiwan". The roller blinds have an orange warning label attached at the base of the blind that is marked with AA-136800-3.
The file
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through July 2009 for between $10 and $55.
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Made in
- France, Taiwan
- Recalled by
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair kit. The repair kits for the roller blinds will be available the second week of November. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated OCT 27 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
