PRA number
2007/9470
Published date
Product description
The blinds are 160cm long and come in 5 widths (i.e. 60, 80, 100, 120 and 140 cm). The article numbers are 20093550, 00093551, 80093547, 60093548 and 40093549. Bambu blinds have been part of the IKEA range for more than 30 years.
Reasons the product is recalled
The blinds allegedly do not comply with the Order (Curtain Blind Cords) dated 14 January 2004 made under s 23R(1) Consumer Affairs Act 1971 (WA). This may generate a strangulation hazard from the blind cord.
The hazards to consumers
Strangulation
What consumers should do
Please return Bambu blinds to an IKEA store for a full refund.
Supplier
Cebas Pty Limited
Where the product was sold
South Australia
Western Australia
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
