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CPSC, Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds

Recalled June 8, 2000 · CPSC recall 00122 · Ace Hardware

Recalled vinyl window blindRecalled vinyl window blind
Hazard
These blinds contain lead exceeding government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they contain lead. Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat, forming lead dust on the surface of the blind. Young children can ingest lead by wiping their hands on the blinds and then putting their hands in their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth retardation.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.
Units
About 87,000
Incidents / injuries
CPSC and Ace Hardware are not aware of any lead poisonings involving these window blinds. This recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of lead poisonings.

Description

The recalled vinyl blinds are white miniblinds and woodgrain roll- up blinds. Sizes of the blinds range from 23 inches wide by 42 inches long to 72 inches wide by 120 inches long. Writing on the label of the white miniblinds reads "Safe Nonleaded Vinyl Formulation." Writing on the label of both blinds reads "MANUFACTURED IN THAILAND FOR ACE HARDWARE CORP."

What to do

Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the store where they were purchased, for a refund.

Contact

For more information, call Ace Hardware Corp. toll-free at (877) 223-4391 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Product
Vinyl window blinds
Imported by
Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill.
Retailers
Ace Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide sold the window blinds, from August 1999 through May 2000, for between $6 and $27.
Made in
Thailand

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →