Product Recall Number: 07-262
Why was Basic Blindz® Window Blinds recalled?
The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 07-262
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-08-02
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Basic Blindz® Window Blinds
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis., is voluntarily recalling about 140,000 Basic Blindz Window Blinds. The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.Name of Product: Basic Blindz® Window BlindsUnits: About 140,000Importer: Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.Hazard: The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves two inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz® brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: "Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562," "Made in China," and "Manufacturing Date Code." Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.The following item numbers are located on the window blind's packaging.Item # (SWF)Item # (Lowe's)Description75-4270-27251072Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4271-27251075Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4272-27251078Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4273-27251080Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4274-27251083Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4275-27251085Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4276-27251088Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4277-27251090Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4278-27251093Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural75-4290-27253063Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural75-4291-27253064Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood - NaturalSold at: Lowe's stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.springswindowfashions.com.
Hazard Description: The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 140,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.
Sold At: Lowe's stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.
Importers: Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed