PRA number
2008/10455
Published date
Product description
12,173 IRIS and 8625 ALVIN roman blinds are covered by this recall.
Reasons 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.
Supplier
IKEA Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
