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Lowe's Recalls Window Blinds

August 3, 2007
Lowe's is recalling about 140,000 sets of Basic Blindz window blinds. The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

This recall involves two-inch Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds sold under the Basic Blindz brand. The blinds have a yellow steel top rail, also called the head rail, a cord tilter on the left side (to tilt the slats open or closed), and a double pull cord that meets at a cord connector and ends in a single cord on the right side (to raise and lower the blinds). Stickers inside the top rail state: “Springs Window Fashion LLC, Middleton, WI 53562,” “Made in China,” and “Manufacturing Date Code.” Blinds with manufacturing date codes JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS, and KT are included in the recall.

The blinds were sold at Lowe’s stores from March 2007 through July 2007 for between $24 and $40.

They were manufactured in China.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds and contact Springs Window Fashions to receive a free retrofit kit.

The following item numbers are located on the window blind’s packaging.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Springs Window Fashions toll-free at (866) 305-8652 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the company’s Web site at www.springswindowfashions.com

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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