Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA
IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds
Date of Recall
2008-11-20CPSC Release Number
09-050Manufactured In
IndiaCompany Phone Number
(888) 966-4532Units
About 670,000 (an additional 4.8 million were sold outside of the United States)Distributor
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.Sold By
IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through June 2008 for between $7 and $30.Problem/Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.Injuries/Incidents
On April 4, 2008, a 1-year-old girl in Greenwich, Conn. became entangled in the inner cord of an IKEA Roman Blind and strangled. The child was in a portable playpen that was located underneath a fully lowered roman blind. She was found partially suspended with the inner cord of the blind wrapped twice around her neck.Description
This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words “Made in India”. On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.ikea-usa.comRecall Comments
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