Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

Recall at a glance

What was recalled

This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24", 36", 48" and 72" by 72" long in a "natural" color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops."

Is my product affected?

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• Deluxe Matchstick Roll-up Shades · About 355,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Big Lots nationwide from January 2009 through June 2009 for between $5 and $12.; International Merchandise of Columbus, Ohio.

Injuries or incidents reported

No incidents or injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Recall history and context

Risk appears in 20 CPSC recalls on record. See all Risk recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

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