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Consumer product recall

Horizontal blinds manufactured by Toiles Ultimex Inc.

Starting date:
August 29, 2013
Posting date:
August 29, 2013
Type of communication:
Consumer Product Recall
Subcategory:
Household Items
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety, Choking Hazard
Audience:
General Public
Identification number:
RA-35323

Affected products

Horizontal blinds manufactured by Toiles Ultimex Inc.

Product description

This recall involves horizontal blinds manufactured by Toiles Ultimex Inc. A sticker indicating the manufacturer appears on the lower rail.

Hazard identified

Health Canada's sampling and evaluation program has determined that the recalled blinds pose a strangulation hazard by having exposed looped operating cords. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, posing a risk of strangulation.

Neither Health Canada nor Toiles Ultimex Inc. has received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these blinds.

For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.

Number sold

Approximately 60 of the recalled blinds were sold in stores in Canada.

Time period sold

The recalled products were sold between August 2012 and July 2013.

Place of origin

Manufactured in Canada.

Companies

Manufacturer
Toiles Ultimex Inc.
Montreal
Quebec
CANADA

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What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled blinds and contact Toiles Ultimex Inc. to arrange for a repair of the product.

For additional information, consumers may contact the manufacturer by telephone at 1-514-328-0338 or by email.