Product description
12,173 IRIS and 8625 ALVIN roman blinds are covered by this recall.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The blinds do not comply in full with the voluntary US industry safety standard for this type of product. The standard requires that blind operating cords be fitted with cord stops to reduce the risk of entanglement in cord loops.
The hazards to consumers
Strangulation
What consumers should do
Consumers should contact their local Ikea store to order a repair kit that includes a set of cord stops.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
IKEA Pty Ltd
Identifying product features
none
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
none
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2008/10455 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
