Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

Recalled December 17, 2009 · CPSC recall 10711 · Risk

Example of cord break away device with cord assembly subject to this recall

Hazard

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

Units

About 1,100

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states "NIENMADE China" and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters "MFG" followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, "Cords and bead chains can loop around a child's neck and STRANGLE."

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these faux wood blinds and contact American Vintage to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds.

Contact

For additional information, contact American Vintage toll-free at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.AmericanVintagegroup.com

Product

Faux Wood Blinds

Manufacturer(s)

American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas

Distributed by

Paramount Window Furnishings, of Carrolton, Texas · Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas

Retailers

Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.

Made in

United States

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