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Various corded window coverings by Maxxmar Window Fashions — recall 74740

Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2023-12-15

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Agency
Health Canada Consumer Product Safety
Recall identifier
74740
Date of alert
2023-12-15
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Product category
Household items
Product type
Consumer product safety
Reported risk: Health Canada has determined that the recalled products do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard and even death. In addition, the products can also release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children. Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety . As of December 8, 2023, the company has received no report of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Maxxmar Window Fashions for a repair kit and additional instructions.For more information, consumers can contact Maxxmar Window Fashions by telephone at (416) 742-6299, Monday to Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm EST, or by email at [email protected] note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.

Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/various-corded-window-covering

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