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Roller Shades by Altex Decoration Ltd.
- Starting date:
- September 16, 2010
- Posting date:
- September 16, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002424
Affected products
Roller Shades by Altex Decoration Ltd.
Product description
This recall involves roller shades by Altex Decoration Ltd. The blinds are made of fibreglass laminated with vinyl or coated PVC, and have a looped plastic or metal bead chain.
Hazard identified
It has been determined that the roller shades do not have retaining devices (tension devices) attached to the looped bead chains. If a retaining device is not attached to the wall or floor, young children may pull the bead chain around their neck, which poses a risk of strangulation.
Neither Health Canada nor Altex Decoration Ltd. has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these blinds.
For more information on the hazard, see Health Canada's information on Blind and Curtain Cords.
Number sold
Approximately 213 390 units of the recalled roller shades were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from April 2009 to June 2010.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Quebec.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Altex Decoration Ltd.
Terrebonne
Quebec
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately obtain a free retaining device kit from the store where they purchased the blinds. The retaining device should be installed securely to a wall or window frame.
For more information, consumers may contact Altex Decoration Ltd. by e-mail at securite@altex.ca or visit the Altex website. Consumers may also contact the store where they purchased the blinds for more information.