MyHome Gll Morningstar Cordless Blind recalled due to strangulation and choking hazards to children
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled MyHome Gll Morningstar Cordless Blind
Affected products
This recall involves a 1 inch PVC slated blinds in varying sizes ranging from 18 to 72 inches wide, and 42, 48, 64 or 72 inches long in White, Alabaster, Black, Woodtone and Grey that were custom ordered online.
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations, and pose strangulation and choking hazards. The design of the product does not properly address the hazards of exposed operating cords, which can create loops. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard. The product can also release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children.
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 August 22, 2022 the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and keep all of the cords away from children.
For more information, consumers can contact Bed, Bath and Beyond by telephone toll-free at 1-800-462-3966, 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (ET) or by email.
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 169 units of the affected product were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May 2022 to July 2022.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Distributor
Bed Bath and Beyond
North Vancouver
British Columbia
CANADA
Importer
Achim Importing Company, Inc.
Brooklyn
New York
UNITED STATES
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