IKEA recalls all roller, Roman, and roll-up blinds due to strangulation hazards for children. The recall covers products sold without proper tension devices attached to the chain or wall/floor.
Roller Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. Roman Blinds: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. An additional hazard exists when the Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that if not attached to the wall or floor, which poses a strangulation hazard to children. Roll-up Blinds Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
IKEA is recalling all roller blinds, Roman blinds, and roll-up blinds because they can cause strangulation if children's necks get entangled in the blind's cords or loops. This is especially dangerous when the tension device isn't properly attached to the wall or floor.
The blind's cord loops can become entangled around a child's neck if not securely attached to the wall or floor. This can happen when a child pulls the cord, slides their neck between the cord and blind fabric, or gets caught in the free-standing loop.
Parents and caregivers of young children who own or use IKEA roller, Roman, or roll-up blinds are most at risk. Children under age 5 are particularly vulnerable due to their small size and tendency to play with cords.
Check if your IKEA roller blinds have a tension device attached to the bead chain. All Roman blinds and roll-up blinds are included in this recall regardless of whether they have a tension device.
Immediately stop using roller blinds without a tension device attached to the chain, all Roman blinds, and all roll-up blinds.
Take the product to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. In a previous recall, IKEA reminded consumers who have roller blinds with a tension device attached to the bead chain to make sure the tension device is installed into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
Yes, all roller, Roman, and roll-up blinds are included in this recall regardless of whether they have a tension device.
No, the recall only applies to blinds without a tension device attached to the chain or wall/floor. If the tension device is properly installed, the product is safe.
Check if the tension device is securely attached to the bead chain and the wall or floor. If not, the blind is part of this recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send IKEA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 256 — IKEA Roller, Roman, and Roll-Up blinds Hello, I own a Roller, Roman, and Roll-Up blinds that is covered by recall 256 from IKEA. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. In a previous recall, IKEA reminded consumers who have roller blinds with a tension device attached to the bead chain to make sure the tension device is installed into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
