Recall on Window Blinds Sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond

A child's neck can get tangled in the inner cord of Roman shades or the exposed loop of roller blinds, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall includes about 533,000 ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds manufactured in Taiwan and France and sold by IKEA Home Furnishings of Conshohocken, Pa. between July 2005 and July 2009.

IKEA previously recalled blinds in August, as well as in November 2008, following the death of a child. No incidents involving IKEA blinds were reported in this recall.

The recall also includes about 364,000 Chinese-made Dublin Energy Solution Roman shades imported by Louis Hornick & Co. Inc. of New York, N.Y., and sold exclusively by Bed Bath& Beyond between August 2007 and September 2009. Return these to Bed Bath & Beyond.

Two children became entangled in the inner cord of these shades. One, a 3-year-old boy, managed to free himself. The other, a 20-month-old boy, was rescued from the cord by his grandfather. Neither child received permanent injuries.

IKEA says owners of the blinds should check to make sure the tension device is properly installed. If not, they can call 888-966-4532 or visit an IKEA store for a free repair kit. The kits will be available the second week of November.

Cheryl Phillips
HULIQ.com