Roller blind
Strangulation Furniture Serious risk
| Alert Number | 1708/10 |
| Brand | Provec |
| Category | Furniture |
| Risk Type | Strangulation |
| Notifying Country | Finland |
| Country of Origin | Finland |
| Published | 19 November 2010 |
Risk Description
The product poses a risk of strangulation, especially for small children, due to the presence of a long operative loop (approximately 120 cm long) and the absence of devices for keeping the bead chain (loop) out of the reach of the children. The product does not comply with the EN-13120 Internal blinds. One fatal accident reported.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Roller blinds in various sizes (width 120, 140, 160 and 180 cm) and colour, operated by a bead chain on one side of the blind. The blind is intended to be mounted by a consumer.