The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07262·Announced 2007-08-03

Springs Window Fashions Recalls Basic Blindz Blinds for Strangulation Hazard

Springs Window Fashions is recalling Basic Blindz window blinds sold at Lowe's due to a looped pull cord that poses a strangulation risk to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a strangulation hazard to young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Springs Window Fashions LLC is recalling approximately 140,000 units of Basic Blindz® Window Blinds. The recall involves two-inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold exclusively at Lowe's stores in the United States from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40. The blinds are manufactured in China and feature a yellow steel top rail, a cord tilter on the left side, and a double pull cord on the right side that meets at a connector and ends in a single cord.

The recalled blinds have a pull cord that is looped, which poses a strangulation hazard to young children. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with the product. Affected blinds have manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, or KT inside the top rail. Specific item numbers are listed on the packaging, including SWF item numbers 75-4270-27 through 75-4291-27 and corresponding Lowe's item numbers.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds. To receive a free retrofit kit, consumers should 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.

The recalled product

Product
Basic Blindz® Window Blinds
Manufacturer
Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.
Category
Consumer Product — Window Blinds
Hazard
Affected units
140,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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