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CPSC Recalls All Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades After 9 Child Deaths
Federal regulators and the window covering industry are recalling an estimated 50 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds, after reports of at least nine incidents of children being strangled by the cords since 2001.
More Window Blinds and Roman Shades Recalled Due to Strangulation Risk
Following a recall of more than 5.4 million window shades and blinds in August, nearly one million more blinds and shades sold through Ikea, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct/Domestications were recalled this week due to fears that their designs could result in children getting strangled.
Strangulation Deaths Lead to Window Shades and Blinds Recalls
The deaths and injuries of several children have led to a number of recalls for window blinds and shades sold at Target, IKEA, Pottery Barn and other retailers.
Ikea Shade Recall: Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds Pose Risk to Children
About 670,000 Ikea blinds sold throughout the United States have been recalled because an exposed inner cord on the backside of certain roman shades could pose a strangulation risk.
