White Horizontal Fauxwood 2” Blind Safecord recalled due to potential strangulation hazard to children
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact HT Blinds for repair.
Affected products
This recall involves HT Blinds: White Horizontal Fauxwood 2” Blind Safecord with wand tilter.
Name: Horizontal Fauxwood Blinds Safecord
Description: V1 Fauxwood blinds with wand tilter and cordless mechanism
Model: V1 Safecord cordless blind
Colour: Snow White smooth
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. The product can create loops exceeding 44cm. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck causing a strangulation and entanglement hazard.
Children can become entangled in blind 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 November 8, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blind and contact HT Blinds for repair.
For more information, consumers can contact HT BLinds by telephone at 604-593-5450, Monday to Friday 9 am – 5 pm, or by email at service@htblinds.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 120 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from November 2022 to October 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
HT BLinds
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada