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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land

Recall 09-329 · August 26, 2009 · Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
09-329 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 26, 2009
Brand
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (cellular shades)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 13, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.

Is my product affected?

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  • Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades · About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (cellular shades) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Vertical Land stores in Panama City and Pensacola, Fla. from January 1992 through December 2006 for between $60 and $200 (depending on the size of the blind).; Vertical Land Inc., of Panama City Beach, Fla..

Injuries or incidents reported

In May 2006, CPSC received a report of a 4-year-old girl from Pensacola, Fla., who strangled in the loop of a vertical blind cord that was not attached to the wall or floor.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Vertical Land at (800) 423-8653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.

Recall history and context

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts recalls.

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

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Horizontal and Vertical Blinds and Cellular Shades (About 15,400 (horizontal), 16,400 (vertical), 800 (cellular shades) units). This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.

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