Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation

Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2010 Release #10-340 Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 739-4120 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Bamboo Roll-up blinds with valance Units: About 1,800 Distributor: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, of Hudson, Ohio Hazard: Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child’s neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves all bamboo roll-up blinds with valances. The blinds were sold in two sizes: 36”x72” and 48”x72.” Sold exclusively at: Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores nationwide between April 2009 and December 2009. The 36”x72” blinds were sold for $25 and the 48”x72” blinds for $30. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the roll-up blinds and return the product to the nearest Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores toll-free at (888) 739-4120 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or email the firm at guest.services@joann.com. Consumers can also visit the firm’s website at www.joann.com Hazard