Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed
“Innovations” and “At Home with Meijer” Roman shades and roll-up blinds
Date of Recall
2011-10-19CPSC Release Number
12-012Manufactured In
TaiwanCompany Phone Number
(800) 927-8699Units
About 3,200 units (240,000 originally recalled in March 2010)Manufacturer
Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.Importer
Meijer, of Grand Rapids, Mich.Sold By
Discount retailers, dollar stores, flea markets and other retail liquidators nationwide from March 2010 through September 2011 at various prices. Originally the products were sold at Meijer stores between January 2004 and December 2009 for about $40 before being recalled.Injuries/Incidents
None reported.Description
This recall involves previously recalled ?Innovations? and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.| Roman Shade | Hazard |
| Roman Shade | Hazard |
| Roll-Up Blind | Hazard |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers can also return the products to any Meijer store for a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information about this recall, contact Meijer at (800) 927-8699 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company’s website at www.meijer.comRecall Comments
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