Defective Blinds Recalled for Strangulation Hazard
Defective products can seriously injure our children. We may not know it, but some products that we commonly use in our homes may pose risks. Recently, three different companies recalled window blinds and shades because children could become tangled in the inner cords and become strangled as a result. According to an NBC news report, Bed Bath and Beyond recalled their Dublin Energy Solution roman shades manufactured by Louis Hornick and Company.
So far, two child injuries have been reported in connection with these shades. Hanover Direct is also recalling their faux suede roman shades after a 2-year-old became entangled in the cord. Another company that recalled window blinds is Swedish retailer IKEA, also for strangulation hazard.
Several children have also died as a result of becoming entangled in the inner cords of these blinds and shades. Some have suffered brain injuries because when they were strangled, oxygen was cut off to the brain. These incidents were all tragedies that could have been prevented if the blinds had been manufactured properly.
This is an extremely serious product defect issue. If you have one of these brands of defective blinds or shades in your home, please remove them immediately and contact the manufacturer for a repair kit or refund. If you find looped pull cords or exposed inner cords in blinds or shades in your home, please do replace them with blinds that do not have them.
If your child has sustained serious injuries as a result of these defective products, please contact an experienced New York products liability lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP to find out more about your legal rights and options. In product liability cases, families of deceased victims may also be able to file wrongful death claims against the manufacturers of a defective product to seek damages. Call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro LLP today for a free consultation of your products liability case.
