Reason for the recall
- The product presents a risk of strangulation as the chain tidy can detach from the frame due to the poor performance of the adhesive pads.
Reasonsee the original notice
BrandLouvolite
Batch number(s)not stated
Barcodenot stated
Product
- Summary
- Product: Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy
- Hazard: The product presents a risk of strangulation as the chain tidy can detach from the frame due to the poor performance of the adhesive pads.
- Corrective action: Modification programme.
- Product information
- Type
- Furniture - Horizontal Window Blinds
- Brand
- Louvolite
- Affected part numbers
- PFR4034-WH (White), PFR4034-BK (Black), PFR4034-RAL7016 (Anthracite), PFR4034-BR (Brown), PFR4034-TAN (Tan)
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Product Description
- The Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds are supplied with a ‘chain tidy’, which is fixed retaining device as part of fixed tensioning system. The component is available in white, black, anthracite, brown and tan colour.
- Product Report and Image
- Link to product image and PDF
- Hazard
- The product presents a risk of strangulation as the chain tidy can detach from the frame due to the poor performance of the adhesive pads. This may lead to the fixed tension system failing and the cord becoming slack. If a young child were to access the cord, they could become entangled in it and restrict their airways, leading to strangulation.
- The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
- Corrective action
- Modification programme.
- Louvolite have produced a new screwed retaining clip and are contacting end users directly to supply a replacement retaining clip. Users with an affected chain tidy or users with further queries should contact the Louvolite customer services team on +44 161 882 5000.
- Additional information
- PSD notification number: 2508-0141
- Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
What to do
- Modification programme.
- Product information
- Type
- Furniture - Horizontal Window Blinds
Source: Product Safety Alerts, Reports and Recalls (OPSS) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS)
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