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HenlePro Blackout Roller Shade
- Starting date:
- August 6, 2010
- Posting date:
- August 6, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500002386
Affected products
HenlePro Blackout Roller Shade
Product description
This recall involves HenlePro blackout roller shades with a looped bead chain. The shades are white, made of 100% polyester, and come in various sizes.
Hazard identified
Health Canada has identified that the recalled roller shades have a looped bead-chain which does not have a tension device. Without a tension device securely holding the loop taut, young children may pull the bead chain around their neck, posing a risk of strangulation.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these shades.
For more information on the hazard, see Health Canada's Information on Blind and Curtain Cords.
Number sold
Approximately 8,840 of the recalled roller shades were sold at various stores in Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut, and Prince Edward Island.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from June 2008 to June 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Importer
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Jean H. Henlé (John H. Henle) Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately contact the place where the recalled roller shades were purchased to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit includes a tension device that should be installed securely to a wall or window frame.
For more information, consumers may contact the importer, Jean H. Henlé at 1-800-834-0080.
