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Ace Hardware Corp. Announce Recall of Vinyl Window Blinds June 8, 2000
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SourceUnited States Consumer Product Safety CommissionForumsHealth, Safety, Nutrition and KidsRelated ArticlesProduct Recalls - ListA Consumer Guide to Product Safety Recalls CPSC Hotline Information Contact InformationFederated Recall HotlinePHONE (800) 364-6190 CPSC Contact: Yolanda Fultz-Morris (301) 504-0580 Ext. 1219 |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), Ace Hardware Corp., of Oak Brook, Ill., is recalling
about 87,000 vinyl window blinds. These blinds contain lead exceeding
government guidelines, and do not have required labeling warning they
contain lead.
Over time, vinyl deteriorates from exposure to sunlight and heat,
forming lead dust on the surface of the blind. Young children can ingest
lead by wiping their hands on the blinds and then putting their hands in
their mouths. Lead poisoning in children is associated with behavioral
problems, learning disabilities, hearing problems and growth
retardation.
CPSC and Ace Hardware are not aware of any lead poisonings
involving these window blinds. This recall is being conducted to prevent
the possibility of lead poisonings.
The recalled vinyl blinds are white miniblinds and woodgrain roll-
up blinds. Sizes of the blinds range from 23-inches wide by 42-inches long
to 72-inches wide by 120-inches long. Writing on the label of the white
miniblinds reads "Safe Nonleaded Vinyl Formulation." Writing on the
label of both blinds reads "MANUFACTURED IN THAILAND FOR ACE HARDWARE
CORP."
Ace Hardware and other hardware stores nationwide sold the window
blinds from August 1999 through May 2000 for between $6 and $27.
Consumers should remove the window blinds from windows and keep
them away from children. Consumers can return the window blinds to the
store where they were purchased for a refund. For more information, call
Ace Hardware Corp. toll-free at (877) 223-4391 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
CT Monday through Friday.
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