Custom Window Shades (Blinds To Go) - strangulation risk (2015)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Blinds To Go custom-made window shades
Brand
Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Blinds To Go of Lakewood, New Jersey is recalling Blinds To Go custom-made window shades. The hazard is: The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard f. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026