Recalling ALL roman shades and mini blinds

[Intheswamp]

I'm getting more confused on the types of blinds being recalled. From the looks of the images the recall appears not to affect the slatted blinds whose drawstrings enter into the top rail and raise the blinds via a pulley system. It looks to me that the ones being recalled are only the ones that actually loop around the bottom of the blinds and simply pull the blinds up as the loop is raised. The "mini" blinds that simply have a pair of cords hanging down with the plastic bells on the ends *appear* not to be in the recall. Thoughts anyone?

This is the third *and* final edit of this post!

Here's a link on cnn.com:

http://money.cnn.com/2009/12/15/news/window_blinds_recall/index.htm

Ed

 

[Intheswamp]

Press release from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10073.html

Ed

 

[Dar]

I am not trying to start a huge debate or argument... BUT.....

how much of all these recalls are really just a cash cow?

I know that children have been injured or killed by faulty products and I feel horrible but... has anyone ever noticed that its children's products that have the highest recall rates?

you dont see manufacturers making the cords on hair dryers and curling irons any shorter just incase you wanted to dry your hair in the tub or curl your hair in the tub

they are not making special plugs or sensors on toasters in case you get a bit peckish while in the shower....


ok I am being silly but these things are common sense right? Why cant your childs safety be common sense too?

when a recall affects an adult targeted product, our cars, vacuums, fridges, ect.... we as adults are more likely to ignore the warning or see if there is a retro fit patch kit available... but when it comes to our children... heck no out with the old dangerous product and lets go dump $$$ on the newest model cause thats what they are telling us to do

i dont know ... IMO...

 

[Intheswamp]

Here's another link to windowcoverings.org that has a bit more graphic explanation of what the problem is...

http://www.windowcoverings.org/pdfs/Safety_Alert.pdf

Ed

 

[AHappychick]

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ETA I now see the problem with those shades. I guess it is not something you can really baby proof.

 

[Buff Hooligans]

I say just stash the kids away in a padded bare room until they're 18 and you're no longer responsible if they get hurt.

 

[Intheswamp]

Adults have the option of accepting or ignoring recalls on items that they use. Children, on the other hand, rely on adults to protect them.

Children do not see many dangers that adults *should* readily see. An adult most likely wouldn't stick a marble-sized piece of platic in there mouth out of curisosity but a toddler very well might...thus the "choking warnings" that are posted and recalls on different things that have been known to cause problems. Children are just more prone to danger because they don't see the danger...the responsibility of protecting our children falls squarely on adults.

No, hair dryers and curling irons aren't being made with shorter cords (would make them very aggravating to use, eh?) but what we are seeing many times are GFI plugs attached to the ends of them.

Well, honestly, I might hedge on a recall on one of my tools...because I know what the issue is and that I will be the one operating it...I would know the danger in using it. I would definitely not depend on a toddler understanding that he/she shouldn't play with the cords on the blinds because there's a danger that it might strangle him.... The child doesn't understand danger, nor strangulation, nor death, nor... Cash cow or not...I appreciate folks/organizations/agencies pointing out safety issues...especially regarding our children/grandchildren.

In regards to the blinds...there are some FREE retrofits. Here is a quote from the www.windowcoverings.org website:

"Consumers can obtain free retrofit kits for roman style fabric looped and flat panel shades and roll up blinds online at www.windowcoverings.org or by calling WCSC’s toll-free phone line at 1-800-506-4636."

Best wishes,
Ed


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[Dar]

I can understand and appreciate what you are saying... but last month there was a HUGE recall on cribs, when you actually read the article it was because the crib was assembled incorrectly, or there were parts missing or broken ect... but they recalled cribs from as far back as 1997. We as the parents of these children, its our responsibility that they are safe...

simple things common sense...
dont place cribs next to blinds
dont use a broken crib.
dont Macgiver things to make it work

soon scissors wont be sharp cause someone ran with them and got hurt

 

[domino7]

Yes, I saw it on The Early Show. I thought it was absurd. Realistically, there isn't much that isn't dangerous for a toddler to get into. Supervision is the key, and a little common sense.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

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Finally, this information is being published online. I found an article on CNN.com about it.