2” SheathCord Fauxwood Blinds recalled due to potential strangulation hazard to children
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company.
Affected products
This recall involves AAA Blinds 2” SheathCord Fauxwood Blinds. The product is a Sheath Corded Spring Module System. The customer can lower or raise the blinds to any level. The tilt wand allows customer to easily open and shut the slats, for the ultimate in light control and privacy. The product comes in white with either a smooth or embossed surface.
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. The various configurations of the products can create loops exceeding 44cm. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck causing a strangulation and entanglement hazard.
Children can become entangled in blind cords, which can quickly lead to strangulation and even death. Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.
As of December 11, 2023, the company has no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the company.
For more information, consumers can contact AAA Blinds by telephone at (604) 233-1963, Monday to Friday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm PST, or by email at 3ablinds@gmail.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 7 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from September 2023 to November 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
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