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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds

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Date of Recall:
Thursday, November 20th, 2008

CPSC Release Number:
09-050

Manufactured In:
India

Company Phone Number:
(888) 966-4532

Units:
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.com

Associated Images
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Picture of Recalled IRIS Roman Blind Picture of Recalled ALVINE Roman Blind

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