Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5482.
This recall involves all Vertical Land custom-made vertical and cellular window coverings that do not have a cord tensioning device and horizontal blinds that do not have inner cord stop devices. A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5482.
Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit.
✅ 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 Vertical Land Stores In Panama City And Pensacola, Fla. From January 1992 Through December 2006 For Between $60 And $200 (depending On The Size Of The Blind). 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-5482.
For additional information, contact Vertical Land at (800) 423-8653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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Vertical Land Stores In Panama City And Pensacola, Fla. From January 1992 Through December 2006 For Between $60 And $200 (depending On The Size Of The Blind). Recall FAQ
Vertical Land Stores In Panama City And Pensacola, Fla. From January 1992 Through December 2006 For Between $60 And $200 (depending On The Size Of The Blind). is the subject of a children's products recall: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land. The notice was published on August 26, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 15,400 units are potentially affected.