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The deaths of three children who became tangled in the cords used to raise and lower window blinds and shades, as well as injuries to other numerous other children, prompted the recall of millions of window blinds and shades. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recalls on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.
The recalls apply to blinds and shades made by the following companies:
Lutron Shading Solutions by Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc (VIMCO)
Victoria Classics Roman Shades sold by Target Stores
Roman Shades by Pottery Barn Kids
MELINA Roman Blinds sold by IKEA Home Furnishings
Lewis Hyman Inc. Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades
Parents are encouraged to check their blinds and shades at home to see if they currently use any of the above products. For more detailed information on each type of blind involved in the recall, please click on the following article links:
Strangulation deaths of children prompt recall of Lewis Hyman roll-up blinds and roman shades
Recall of Vertical Land blinds after death of young child from strangulation
Recall of Lutron Shading Solutions Roller Shades prompted by risk of strangulation of children
Recall of Victoria Classics Roman Shades sold at Target Stores due to risk of child strangulation
Recall of Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades due to near strangulation of children
Recall of IKEA MELINA Roman blinds due to near strangulation of child
Information about lawsuits filed or being filed in relation to the recalled blinds and shades will be posted at a later date. If you have any information about injuries to children from these or other blinds, please feel free to post it in the Comments section below.
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