Smartlux Manual Open Roll (No-Guard Mechanism) blinds recalled due to strangulation hazards for children
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Les Entreprises Smartlux Inc. for a repair kit and instructions.
Affected products
This recall involves Smartlux Manual Open Roll (No-Guard Mechanism) blinds.
Description: Roller shade without any covering over the roller with no-guard mechanism.
Colours: Black, White, Beige, Gray and Cream.
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard and even death.
Children can become entangled in blinds 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 20, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roller shades and contact Les Entreprises Smartlux Inc. for a repair kit and instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact Les Entreprises Smartlux Inc. by telephone at 1-877-825-6679 English/French (option 2), Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm EST, or by email at info@smartlux.ca.
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 5,962 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May, 2021 to December, 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
Les Entreprises Smartlux Inc.
Saint-Laurent, QC
Canada
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