Hunter Douglas Recalls Luminette Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard
Hunter Douglas is recalling Luminette privacy sheer blinds because the cord restraints can break, posing a strangulation hazard to 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, 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
Hunter Douglas is recalling custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and generic sheer blinds with a combination wand cord sold in white. The recall involves approximately 550 units sold in the United States and 60 units sold in Canada. The product was sold under various brands, including Allen + Roth, Alta Shadings, Budget Blinds, and Luxaflex, among others.
The recall is due to a hazard where the cord restraints on the combination wand/cord can break, posing a strangulation risk to children. The firm has received 11 reports of broken or cracked cord restraints, but no injuries have been reported.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Douglas is contacting all known purchasers directly. The blinds were sold at Budget Blinds, Hunter Douglas dealers, JC Penney, and Lowes stores nationwide from January 2017 through March 2017.
The recalled product
- Product
- Luminette privacy sheer blinds
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 550
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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