Blinds To Go custom-made window shades recalled over strangulation hazard

Recall date

March 31, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recall number

15106

Brand / firm

Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey

Sold / distributed

Blinds To Go showrooms and online at www.blindstogo.com from January 2009 to November 2014 for between $60 and $770.

Why it was recalled

The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.

What was recalled

The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.

What to do

Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.