Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (strangulation or entanglement). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5042.
This recall involves four styles of shades, the "Canvass Roman Shade" available in four different sizes (4'x 6', 5'x 6', 2.5' x 6' and 3'x 6') with SKU numbers 376983, 376984, 376985, 384870; the "Sari Roman Shade" available in two colors (berry and chocolate) with SKU numbers 394700, 394701; and the "Buddha" or "Floral Matchstick Blinds" SKU numbers 407376, and 407221. A small tag on the back of the Canvass and Sari Roman Shades states "World Market© Cost Plus, Inc., Oakland, CA 94607, Made in India, 100% Cotton." In addition, this recall involves other styles of wooden roll-up blinds, with or without valances, that have the following SKU numbers: 404991, 404992, 404993, 400742, 499743, 400744, 400745, 400746 and 358064, 358065, 358066, 358067, 358068.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5042.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window blinds/shades and return the product to any Cost Plus/World Market store to obtain a full refund.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Cost Plus And World Market Stores Nationwide From February 2006 Through August 2008 For Between $25 And $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5042.
For additional information, contact Cost Plus toll-free at (877) 967-5362 between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.worldmarket.com
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Cost Plus And World Market Stores Nationwide From February 2006 Through August 2008 For Between $25 And $60. Recall FAQ
Cost Plus And World Market Stores Nationwide From February 2006 Through August 2008 For Between $25 And $60. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores. The notice was published on January 13, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 692,400 units are potentially affected.