Risk of Strangulation Prompts · Recalled
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.
- Units
- About 1,100
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $45–$65
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."
The file
- Sold at
- Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas, Paramount Window Furnishings, of Carrolton, Texas, Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.
For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.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 DEC 17 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
