Various custom-made corded window coverings by Vénitiennes 83 Inc. recalled due to strangulation and choking hazards for children
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the manufacturer to have replacement parts installed.
Affected products
This recall involves various custom-made corded window coverings manufactured by Vénitiennes 83 Inc. All products are available in a wide range of custom colours and sizes.
They are equipped with a cord shield and a p-clip. The bottom rail end caps of the window coverings are not fixed with a screw.
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. In fact, the cord shield can be easily removed making the operating rope accessible. 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 (bottom rail end caps) 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 18, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the manufacturer to have replacement parts installed.
For more information, consumers may contact Vénitiennes 83 Inc. by telephone at 418-543-8383, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 5 pm (ET), by email at mariechantale@venitiennes83.com, or visit the company website.
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 4,820 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from January, 2019 to January, 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
Vénitiennes 83 inc.
Chicoutimi, Québec
Canada
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