Levolor Two-Corded Custom Cellular Shades recalled over strangulation hazard

Recall date

July 11, 2019

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Levolor Recalls Custom Cellular Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

19761

Sold / distributed

Levolor dealers nationwide and online at www.levolor.com from December 2018 through April 2019 for between $65 and $1,125.

Why it was recalled

The pull cords are joined by a non-breakaway cord connector, which poses a strangulation hazard for small children.

What was recalled

This recall involves the Levolor Two-Corded Custom Cellular window shades. The shades were sold in the following styles: Bottom up single cell products (60 inches or less in width) Bottom up double cell products (44 inches or less in width) Top-Down/Bottom-Up or Day/Night corded products (42 inches or less in width) Various custom cellular configurations of specialty shapes The Levolor logo is printed on a sticker on the bottom rail. Manufacturing information, including the date of manufacture, is printed on a sticker on the head rail. Only units manufactured between 12/15/2018 and 04/30/2019 are included in the recall.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and contact Levolor for a free repair kit. Levolor is contacting purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.