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1.3 million Smith and Noble blinds recalled Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:31AMSEATTLE - Smith and Noble is recalling 1.3 million Roman shades and roller shades, after a child was nearly strangled. "I was looking the other way, and he put it around his neck, and it caught behind his ears," says Grace Meacham of Tacoma, about the incident in May 2009. Her son, Jake, had been playing near the shades cords. "He stepped off the ledge, or fell off. He was dangling and couldn't ...
1.3 million Smith and Noble blinds recalled Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:52PMThe Consumer Product Safety Commission says a 5-year-old boy in Tacoma, Wash., was entangled in the cord of a roller shade in May 2009.
Recalls This Week: Pacifiers, Shades, Supplements Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:19PMChildren were the safety concern at the heart of some recalls this past week.
Former school bus driver gets 30 years for child porn Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 12:04AMMan given maximum sentence of 30 years in prison Kelly Rohlfing's daughter didn't ride her bike or strap on roller blades last summer. When winter came, she didn't build a snowman in the front yard.
Plainfield neighbors get peace Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 11:49PMMan given maximum sentence of 30 years in prison Mario Meschino given maximum sentence of 30 years in prison for possession and distribution of child pornography.
Plainfield neighbors relieved as child pornographer sentenced Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:24PMKelly Rohlfing's daughter didn't ride her bike or strap on roller blades last summer. When winter came, she didn't build a snowman in the front yard. The young girl lived in fear of Mario Meschino, the neighbor up the street who had secretly been taking pictures of her and her friends, Rohlfing said. "My daughter never opened her bedroom blinds (after that) in fear he might see inside," Rohlfing ...
Former school bus driver gets 30 years for child porn Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:22PMKelly Rohlfing's daughter didn't ride her bike or strap on roller blades last summer. When winter came, she didn't build a snowman in the front yard.
People & Products Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 6:01AMIkea recalls 3Mwindow blinds
IKEA Blind Recall Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 2:37PMIKEA is recalling more than 3 million window blinds because they could strangle young children.
Ikea recalls over 3 million window blinds, shades Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 2:30PMIkea is recalling more than 3 million window blinds after a child nearly strangled on one of the cords.
Ikea recalls over 3 million window blinds, shades Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 2:30PMWASHINGTON (AP) - Ikea is recalling 3.36 million window blinds and shades after a child nearly strangled on a cord.
IKEA recalls more than 3 million blinds Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 2:18PMIKEA is recalling more than 3 million additional window blinds after a child nearly strangled earlier this year, the government said Thursday.
Ikea Recalls Over 3 Million Window Blinds, Shades Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:30PMIkea recalls more than 3 million window blinds, shades after boy nearly strangles on cord Window blind - Window - Shopping - Home and Garden - Window Coverings
IKEA Recalling 3.36 Million Window Blinds After Strangulations Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:27PMJune 10 (Bloomberg) -- IKEA, the global Swedish furniture retailer, recalled 3.36 million window blinds after a child died and two others were almost strangled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said.
Ikea Recalls Over 3 Million Window Blinds, Shades Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:10PMWASHINGTON (AP) - Ikea is recalling more than 3 million window blinds after a child nearly strangled on one of the cords. The recall includes all Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were sold at Ikea stores nationwide in more than 11 years, from January 1998 to June 2009. It also includes another style roller blinds if they don't have certain tension devices sold during this time period.
Ikea recalls over 3 million window blinds, shades Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:08PMIkea is recalling 3.36 million window blinds and shades after a child nearly strangled on a cord. The recall covers three styles of shades: Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold at Ikea stores nationwide over more than 11 years, from January 1998 to June 2009, and roller blinds from that time period that don't have certain tension devices.
IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:06PMThe blinds pose a strangulation risk to children.
IKEA Recalling 3.36 Million Window Blinds After Strangulations Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 1:02PMIKEA, the global Swedish furniture retailer, recalled 3.36 million window blinds after a child died and two others were almost strangled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said.
Lebanon, Syria and Jordan get preview of R+T Middle East ahead of show's MENA debut Thursday, April 29, 2010 @ 6:18AMR+T Middle East, the only professional trade show dedicated to roller shutters, doors gates and sun protection in the MENA region, has revealed that it is keen to capitalise on the steady economic growth of Levant countries such as Lebanon, Syria and Jordan to attract trade visitors to the inaugural edition of R+T Middle East being held from May 10 to 12, 2010, at the Dubai International ...
Blinds Chalet Launches Summer Blinds Line Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 12:10PMCENTRAL JERSEY — Summer is right around the corner and with it comes the opportunity to ready homes for summer. The sun’s UV rays can fade furniture, pictures and antiques. The sun also causes computer glare that results in eye strain.
Do's and don'ts of spring cleaning Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:57AMAs warmer months draw near, nagging household chores that have been swept under the rug all winter become a priority.
In decent exposure ... for a change Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 5:10PMWe don't have to worry – or I should say The Wife doesn't have to worry – about whether the blinds are closed at our ground-level condo suite anymore. It never bothered me if they were anyway.[...]
A healthy home can add to healthy energy savings Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 11:06AM(ARA) - We may be riding an economic roller coaster, but one fact is certain: the weather is about to get cooler. And who wouldn't like to save a few bucks on heating bills this winter?
Window Shades, Blinds Recalled Because Children Could Become Entangled Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 10:16AMThree different companies are recalling window shades and blinds because children could become tangled in the cords. Bed, Bath, and Beyond is recalling Dublin Energy Solution roman shades made by Louis Hornick and company.
Select Blinds Announces "Made in 1 Day, or Free" Program Friday, October 30, 2009 @ 3:00AMIf Select Blinds can do it for ABC, then they can do it for every customer. Select Blinds products are seen weekly on the ABC hit TV show, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition each week to ensure that the window coverings are delivered in time for the reveal. That can only be accomplished by making the custom blinds and shades in one day.
Blinds Recalled Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 2:57PM(NBC)-- Three different companies are recalling window blinds because children could become tangled in the cords.
Window blinds recalled for strangulation risk Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 12:25PMNearly 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct were recalled Tuesday for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.
Window blinds recalled for strangulation risk Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 11:56AMThe CPSC says a chid’s neck can become tangled in cords.
Consumer Alert: Window Blinds Recall Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 11:16AMThree different companies, Bed Bath and Beyond, Hanover Direct, and IKEA, are recalling window blinds because children could become tangled in the cords.
More Window Blinds Recalled for Strangulation Hazards Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 9:15AMThe U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just announced three separate recalls of Roman Blinds and Roller Shades due to strangulation risks. IKEA Roller Blinds About 533,000 ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds have been recalled by the distributor, IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. Although no injuries or incidents have been reported to date, the CPSC [...]
Window Blinds Recalled For Strangulation Risk Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 5:24AMCompany warns a child's neck can get tangled in the cord. Nearly 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct were recalled Tuesday for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.
Strangulation risk causes window blinds recall Tuesday, October 27, 2009 @ 9:37PMBlinds sold IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct
Select Blinds Offers Latest Eco Friendly Window Shade with CPSC Compliant Safety Feature Tuesday, September 8, 2009 @ 2:01AMIn keeping with its quest to continue to lead the window covering industry with the best solutions for consumers, SelectBlinds.com recently announced the latest in window covering fashions, with the SelectFusion Blackout collection.
A healthy home can add to healthy energy savings Monday, September 7, 2009 @ 1:31AM(ARA) - We may be riding an economic roller coaster, but one fact is certain: the weather is about to get cooler. And who wouldn't like to save a few bucks on heating bills this winter?
Six companies recall blinds, shades after child deaths Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 9:50AMSix companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that help the coverings move up and down.
A healthy home can add to healthy energy savings Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 4:58AM(ARA) - We may be riding an economic roller coaster, but one fact is certain: the weather is about to get cooler. And who wouldn't like to save a few bucks on heating bills this winter?
Children continue dying as window coverings causing strangulation stay up Wednesday, August 26, 2009 @ 6:14PMInto 2009, stores ranging from Home Depot's Expo Design Centers and Target to specialty window-covering retailers stocked shades with cords that have been found to strangle a child. On Wednesday the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission initiated a concerted recall to retrofit window coverings with closed-loop cords.