The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on window blinds manufactured by Green Mountain Vista, Inc. after receiving a report of a two-year-old girl who almost died from a near strangulation.
The girl slipped off of a radiator with a loose bead cord loop around her neck and began gasping for air. Her older brother helped free her from the cord. The girl vomited and suffered from deep neck bruising. Her injuries were not severe enough to cause any permanent damage.
The product recall is for Green Mountain Vista’s insulated black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades. They have been sold nationwide since June 2005.
If you have one of these shades, check your window coverings immediately to see if the tension device is attached. If it is not, you should stop using the window shades at once and contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions on recall procedures. You can contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639-1728.
You should also contact an experienced product liability lawyer if you have a child who has suffered an injury as a result of these defective blinds. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a product liability claim in the Washington, D.C. area, please contact the law offices of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, & Siegel P.C. today to schedule an initial consultation.
