Various window coverings by La Belle Vénitienne recalled due to strangulation and choking hazards for children
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact La Belle Vénitienne to obtain a repair kit.
Affected products
This recall involves roller blinds equipped with a chain guard and a transparent casting wall attachment and blinds with concealed chain control with base caps aimed at the ends.
The products are available in decorative canvas or alternating sheer elegance canvas, and offered in several colours and patterns.
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 December 22, 2023, 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 La Belle Vénitienne Inc to obtain a repair kit.
For more information, consumers can contact La Belle Vénitienne by telephone at 450-434-1331, Monday to Friday from 8am to 4pm EST or by email at info@labellevenitienne.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 8,185 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
La Belle Vénitienne Inc
Blainville, QC
Canada
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