Zebra blinds and roller shades recalled due to strangulation hazard

Health Canada has issued a recall of 286 units of zebra blinds and roller shades because they pose a risk of strangulation. The information you need to know, sent directly to you: Download the CTV News App The blinds and shades, sold by Juste des stores/True Blinds from June to December 2023, are made with a looped chain that Health Canada says does not meet the federal Corded Window Coverings Regulations.

Their design makes it possible for young children to become entangled, creating a strangulation hazard and possibly leading to death. Health Canada says the Quebec based company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries as of Dec. 20, but warns anyone with the blinds to stop using them and contact the company for a cordless replacement repair kit.

For more information about the recall or to request a repair kit, consumers can contact Juste des Stores/True Blinds by phone at 1 844 741 9835 or by email at info@justedesstores.ca or info@trueblinds.com ..