Reason the product is recalled
The blinds do not have complete warning labels and instructions as required by the Trade Practices (Consumer Product Safety Standard—Corded Internal Window Coverings) Regulations 2010.
The hazards to consumers
Failure to install the blinds in accordance with the instructions or installing them while unaware of the risk of strangulation by the cord poses a serious safety risk to children.
What consumers should do
Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase to obtain a full refund.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Yatsal Distributors Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
Discount variety stores
Identifying product features
Item Numbers: HOM-293, HOM-294, HOM-295, HOM-296, HOM-298, HOM-299, HOM-300, HOM-301, HOM-302, HOM-303, HOM-304 & HOM-305 positioned above the barcode on the packaging
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Item Numbers: HOM-293, HOM-294, HOM-295, HOM-296, HOM-298, HOM-299, HOM-300, HOM-301, HOM-302, HOM-303, HOM-304 & HOM-305 positioned above the barcode on the packaging
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2013/13808 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact Consumer and Business Services (SA) 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.