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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA

Date: November 20, 2008
Company: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman Blinds and return them to any IKEA store to obtain a full refund.

Affected Products

This recall involves all sizes of IRIS and ALVINE Roman Blinds in white. The blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (IRIS or ALVINE), 5-digit supplier number 19799 or 21369, four-digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words "Made in India". On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% cotton.

Why Was This Recalled?

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.

IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. has 12 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report