Zebra blinds and roller blinds equipped with a chain and cord shield from Les stores Ameuriq recalled due to strangulation hazard for children
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Les stores Ameuriq or your retailer for a repair kit.
Affected products
This recall involves zebra blinds and roller blinds intended for residential use equipped with a chain and a cord shield.
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 11, 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 Les stores Ameuriq or your retailer for a repair kit.
For more information, consumers can contact Les stores Ameuriq by telephone at (514) 593-3568 Monday through Thursday 9 am to 5 pm (ET) and Friday 9 am to 3:30 pm (ET), or by email at info@fabercanada.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 681 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
Les stores Ameuriq
Montréal, QC
Canada
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