Various Blinds from Versailles Home Fashion recalled due to strangulation and choking hazards for children
Brand(s)
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves the following Versailles Home Fashions Brand blinds. These blinds were sold through Giant Tiger website between February 01, 2023 to December 08, 2023.
| Product Name | Size | SKU | UPC | Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cordless Mini Blind | 48X64" | 1284044 | 63716938500 | Strangulation and choking |
| Cordless Honey Comb Blind | 24X72" | 1284058 | 63716940886 | Choking |
| Cordless Honey Comb Blind | 27X72" | 1284059 | 63716940893 | Choking |
| Cordless Honey Comb Blind | 30X72" | 1284060 | 63716940909 | Choking |
| Cordless Honey Comb Blind | 36X72" | 1284062 | 63716940923 | Choking |
| Cordless Honey Comb Blind | 39X72" | 1284063 | 63716940930 | Choking |
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. In addition, the products can also release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children.
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 January 4, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
For more information, consumers can contact Giant Tiger by email at customerservice@gianttiger.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 43 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from February 1, 2023 to December 8, 2023
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Importer
VERSAILLES HOME FASHIONS
Anjou, Quebec
Canada
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