Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard
Basic Blindz® Window Blinds
Date of Recall
2007-08-03CPSC Release Number
07-262Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 305-8652Units
About 140,000Importer
Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.Sold By
Lowe's stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.Problem/Hazard
The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves two inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.| Item # (SWF) | Item # (Lowe's) | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 75-4270-27 | 251072 | Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4271-27 | 251075 | Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4272-27 | 251078 | Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4273-27 | 251080 | Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4274-27 | 251083 | Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4275-27 | 251085 | Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4276-27 | 251088 | Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4277-27 | 251090 | Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4278-27 | 251093 | Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4290-27 | 253063 | Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural |
| 75-4291-27 | 253064 | Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood - Natural |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's Web site at www.springswindowfashions.comRecall Comments
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