Health Canada Issues Recall for YuUniqex 2" Slats Wood Blinds Due to Strangulation Risk
Health Canada has issued a recall for 2" Slats Wood Blinds sold on Amazon.ca, citing non-compliance with safety regulations and potential strangulation or choking hazards for children.
What Happened
Health Canada has determined that certain 2” Slats Wood Blinds for Indoor Windows do not meet the national Corded Window Coverings Regulations. The products pose a significant strangulation hazard, as young children may pull looped cords around their necks or become entangled in them. Additionally, the blinds can release small parts that pose a choking risk to young children.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves 2” Slats Wood Blinds for Indoor Windows available in various colors and sizes. The products were previously available for purchase on Amazon.ca.
- Brand Name: May be branded as YuUniqex
- ASIN: B0F6CSP42J
- Distributor: Rose Chain Company (Nevarose Deals), Pennsauken, New Jersey, United States
- Manufacturing Origin: China
What You Should Do
Consumers who have these affected products should immediately stop using them. Health Canada advises that the items be safely disposed of in a manner that ensures they cannot be reused.
Consumers are also encouraged to report any health or safety incidents related to these products by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form on the Health Canada website. For future safety, the agency recommends the use of cordless window coverings.
Why This Matters
Non-compliant corded window coverings are a serious safety concern; entanglement in cords can lead to injury or death by strangulation. The presence of small detachable parts further increases the risk of accidental choking for infants and toddlers.
Source
Source: Health Canada Official Notice