Strangulation

Hunter Douglas Recalls Privacy Sheer Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled 2018-02-01. Strangulation hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 550 in the U.S.Units
2018-02-01Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled
This recall involves custom-made Luminette privacy sheer blinds and other branded and generic sheer blinds listed below with the combination wand cord sold in white. The Hunter Douglas logo is printed on the end of the wand of the Luminette brand sheer blinds. The alternative brand and generic sheers do not have a logo. The cord/wand is unique to this product. The product was also sold under the following other brands and names: Allen + Roth Vertical Sheers Alta Shadings Budget Blinds Enlightened Style Shadings Comfortex Vertical Sheer Shadings Luxaflex MyBlinds Shadings Smith & Noble Vertical Sheer Shadings by Turnils, Unique Wholesale, United Supply, Century, Oxford House, or Matisse Vista Shadings
The hazard
The cord restraints on the combination wand/cord of the sheer blinds can break, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of broken or cracked cord restraints. No injuries have been reported.
The remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled sheer blinds and contact Hunter Douglas for a free repair kit. Hunter Douglas is contacting all known purchasers directly.

The details

ProductsLuminette privacy sheer blinds
Made inUnited States
CPSC recall number18720
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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