Blinds To Go Recalls Window Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recalled 2015-03-31. Strangulation hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 200,000Units
2015-03-31Recall date
None reportedInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- The recalled custom-made shades have a hold-down device for the cord that is a clear, P-shaped plastic hook. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders; Smartlift pleated and cellular shades; Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades.
- The hazard
- The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hold-down device, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.
- Injuries
- None.
- The remedy
- Consumers can contact the company to order a free retrofit kit that includes a new hold down device and instructions on how to replace the recalled part. Customers also can bring the window shades to a local showroom to have the new device fitted on the shades.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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