PRA number
2008/10454
Published date
Product description
5741 Iris and 577 Alvine Roman blinds with date stamps 0823 or earlier.T he article numbers are 70093963, 50093964, 30093960, 10093961, 90093962, 50114810, 70114814, 00114803, 30114806 and 20114816
Reasons the product is recalled
The blinds do not comply in fullwith 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.
Supplier
Cebas Pty Ltd, WA & SA
Where the product was sold
South Australia
Western Australia
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
