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

Recall 10-711 · December 17, 2009 · Risk

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

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-711 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 17, 2009
Brand
Risk
Category
Furniture and home
Products
Faux Wood Blinds
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 1,100
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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."

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Faux Wood Blinds · About 1,100 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Various blind dealers in Texas from April 2009 through September 2009 for between about $45 to $65 per blind.; American Vintage Group LLC, of Houston, Texas; Paramount Window Furnishings, of Carrolton, Texas; Signature Window Coverings, of Houston, Texas.

Consumer 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

Recall history and context

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

Faux Wood Blinds (About 1,100 units). This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2" slats in two colors - silk white and pearl.

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.