Consumer product recall

Vertical blind equipped with a chain and cord shield from La Verticalerie recalled due to strangulation hazard for children

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Summary

Product
Vertical blind equipped with a chain and cord shield from "La Verticalerie"
Issue
Consumer products - Strangulation hazard
What to do

Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact "La Verticalerie" for a return and product modification.

Affected products

This recall involves "La Verticalerie" vertical blinds with a cord shield and a transparent colour wall attachment.

The products are available in a wide range of custom colours and sizes.

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 January 17, 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 contact La Verticalerie for a return and product modification.

For more information, consumers can contact "La Verticalerie" by telephone at 450-635-7775 Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm (ET), or by email at laverticalerie@yahoo.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 560 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold

The affected products were sold from April 2023 to December 2023.

Place of Origin

Manufactured in Canada

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Consumer product recall
Category
Consumer products - Household items
Companies

Manufacturer

La Verticalerie

144 Rue Goodfellow

Delson, QC

J5B 1V4

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-74918

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