Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall includes all sizes/colors of MELINA Roman blinds. These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in Taiwan". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester.

Is my product affected?

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• MELINA Roman Blinds · About 120,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $20 and $40.; IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

CPSC and IKEA received a report of a 2-year-old boy who suffered a near strangulation. His mother found him hanging from the looped bead chain.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com.

Recall history and context

Near Strangulation Prompts appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Near Strangulation Prompts recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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