Health Canada has issued two separate recalls for various blinds from SBM Canada and Juste des stores/True Blinds due to strangulation and choking hazards for children.
One recall involves all canvas blinds and Zebra blinds with chains made for residential use between May 2021 and December 2023.
Health Canada says the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations.
Children can become entangled in the cords, which could lead to strangulation, or death. The blinds can also release small parts that present a choking hazard.
As of December 19, 2023, the SBM Canada has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
According to the company 45,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
The second recall involves alternating blinds and roller shades equipped with a chain, chain guard and a transparent colored wall clip.
Juste des stores/True Blinds reported that 286 units of the affected products were sold across the country from June 2023 to December 2023.
More information about the recalls can be found on Health Canada’s website.