Lowe’s Household Products Recalled
August 2007
Attention consumers – Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores have announced two
large recalls of products that could cause household injuries. Outdoor
lounge chairs have been pulled due to a fall hazard and window blinds
have been recalled due to a strangulation risk.
Garden Treasures Cloud 9 Beyond Chairs sold from December 2006 to April 2007 at Lowe’s Stores nationwide have been recalled. When reclined, the chair could potentially give way and break. This could lead to falls which cause injuries to the arms, back, hips, and shoulders, or even cause torn ligaments. Seven related injuries have been reported to date.
Basic Blindz Window Blinds sold from March 2007 to July 2007 at Lowe’s have also been recalled. If the blinds’ pull cord becomes looped, it could become a potential strangulation hazard, especially for young children. The following blinds are included in the recall:
- 75-4270-27 251072 Basic Blindz® 23x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4271-27 251075 Basic Blindz® 27x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4272-27 251078 Basic Blindz® 29x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4273-27 251080 Basic Blindz® 30x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4274-27 251083 Basic Blindz® 31x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4275-27 251085 Basic Blindz® 32x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4276-27 251088 Basic Blindz® 34x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4277-27 251090 Basic Blindz® 35x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4278-27 251093 Basic Blindz® 36x64 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4290-27 253063 Basic Blindz® 34x72 Faux Wood - Natural
- 75-4291-27 253064 Basic Blindz® 35x72 Faux Wood – Natural
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Sources:
"Outdoor Lounge Chairs Sold at Lowe's Stores Recalled Due to Fall Hazard." CPSC Safety Advisory. August 9, 2007.
"Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard." CPSC Safety Advisory. August 3, 2007.
