Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores · Recalled
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation
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.
- Units
- About 1,800
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $25–$30
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36"x72" and 48"x72."
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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 guest.services@joann.com. Consumers can also visit the firm's website at www.joann.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 SEP 09 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
