Blinds - IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds
Suffocation Furniture Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1439/08 |
| Brand | IKEA |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Suffocation |
| Notifying Country | Sweden |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Model Number | IKEA Supplier no 19799 and 21369 |
| Published | 12 December 2008 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of suffocation because the inner cords on the back of the blinds can be pulled downwards to form a free-standing cord loop presenting a risk of entanglement for young children. One incident reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Cotton roman blind; top rail in wood and cross rail in steel. Identifying marks and location: Article name, 5-digit supplier number and 4-digit date stamp (YYWW) located on a sewn in label at the top edge of the blind. Recall issued for repair of all IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds date stamp 0823 and earlier on all markets.