Sunshade and alternating blind by Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. recalled due to strangulation and choking hazards
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. for return instructions.
Affected products
This recall involves the sunshades and alternating blinds manufactured by Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc.
Issue
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds 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. In addition, the products can also release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.
As of February 9, 2026, 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 contact Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. for return instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. by telephone at 819-663-0469, Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 5 pm and Friday from 9 am to 4 pm, by email at ventes@storesdau.ca, or visit the company website.
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 141 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from March 2025 to December 2025.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Canada
Details
Manufacturer
Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc.
Gatineau, Quebec
Canada
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