Consumer product recall

Roller Shade by Starlight Shutter recalled due to strangulation hazard for children

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Summary

Product
Roller Shade
Issue
Consumer products - Strangulation hazard
What to do

Immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Starlight Shutter Inc., to obtain a replacement or repair kit.

Affected products

This recall involves fabric roller shades manufactured by Starlight Shutter Inc., available in grey or white. The roller shades contain a fabric cassette headrail system and a plastic hem grip pull system. The shades are equipped with a continuous loop chain lift, and a clear plastic shroud.   

Issue

Health Canada has determined that the recalled products 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 and even death.

Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.

As of January 19, 2026, the company has received no report of incidents or injury in Canada.

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roller Shade and contact Starlight Shutter Inc., to obtain a replacement or repair kit.

For more information, consumers can contact Starlight Shutter Inc., by telephone at 647-300-0619, Monday to Friday from 10:00am to 5:00pm EST, by email at clarence@starlightshutter.com  or visit the company website www.starlightshutter.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 consumers 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 1000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time Period Sold

The affected products were sold from November 2024 to December 2025.

Place of Origin

Manufactured in Canada

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Consumer product recall
Category
Consumer products - Household items
Companies

 

Retailer/Manufacturer

Starlight Shutter Inc.,

Scarborough, ON

Canada

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-81521

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