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Archived – Roman Blinds by Vadain International
- Starting date:
- November 20, 2009
- Posting date:
- November 20, 2009
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Affects children, pregnant or breast feeding women
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002142
Affected products
Roman Blinds by Vadain International
Product description
This recall involves roman blinds by Vadain International. The blinds are made of either 100% cotton, 100% polyester, or a polyester-cotton blend, and come in various colours. The blinds are available in dimensions of 27" x 68", 30" x 68", 36" x 68", and 48" x 68".
Hazard identified
The loop of the inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds is too big, posing a risk of strangulation if a child places their neck in an exposed inner cord loop.
Neither Vadain International nor Health Canada has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these roman blinds.
For more information on the hazard, see the Healthy Canadians advisory called Health Canada Advises Canadians of Strangulation Hazard Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds May Pose to Children.
Number sold
Approximately 1,795 units of the recalled roman blinds were sold exclusively at Home Depot stores across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from July 2009 to October 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in India.
Companies
- Distributor
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Home Depot Canada Inc.
Toronto
CANADA
- Manufacturer
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Vadain International Canada Inc.
Brampton
CANADA
Tel: 1-888-988-8808
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roman blinds and contact Vadain International Inc. to receive a package of cord stoppers with written instructions for correcting the hazard.
Alternatively, consumers may return the recalled blinds to their nearest Home Depot store to receive a free replacement blind with the cord stoppers already installed, or in Home Depot stores where Vadain Blinds are not sold, to receive a replacement blind by mail.
For more information, consumers may contact Vadain toll-free at 1-888-988-8808, or visit their local Home Depot store.
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