Chateau Ivory Burlap Curtain Valance with Ties recalled due to strangulation hazard to children
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Casa Rustica for repair instructions.
Affected products
This recall involves the Chateau Burlap Curtain Valance with Ties. The products are burlap curtain panels lined with cotton in an ivory colour with fabric ties. The products were sold online through Etsy Canada.
Issue
The recalled window coverings do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard.
Children can become entangled in blind cords, which can quickly lead to strangulation and even death. Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.
As of October 1, 2023, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and keep all cords away from children. Consumers may contact Casa Rustica for repair instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact Casa Rustica by email at paula.pittar@gmail.com.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website). You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 8 units of the affected product were sold in Canada through Etsy Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May 2021 to March 2023.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in United States
Details
Manufacturer
Casa Rustica
Oxford, New Jersey
United States
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