Canada
Custom-made roller blind corded window coverings by Apara–Transiplast Inc. (styles Samara, Toreno, Rive, Perla and Lamini), available in custom sizes and colours and offered with a continuous chain or motorized mechanism, were sold in Canada (about 1,500 units) from January 2021 to February 2026. Health Canada recalled them because small parts (end cap of lower rail) can detach and pose a choking hazard to young children; consumers should immediately stop using them and contact Apara‑Transiplast to have the product corrected free of charge (phone 418-653-8529 or info@transiplast.ca).
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 1,500 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from January 2021 to February 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Manufacturer: Apara -Transiplast Inc., Québec, Québec, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves various custom-made roller blind type corded window coverings manufactured by Apara–Transiplast Inc. They are available in custom sizes and a range of colours. The style names are Samara, Toreno, Rive, Perla, and Lamini. The products were offered with a continuous chain operating mechanism or, depending on the configuration, with a motorized mechanism.
The hazard
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a choking hazard for young children. The products have small parts (end cap of lower rail) that can easily detach.
As of February 17, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the company to have the product corrected free of charge.
For more information, consumers can contact Apara-Transiplast Inc. by telephone at 418-653-8529, Monday to Friday from 8 am to 1 pm (EST), or by email at info@transiplast.ca.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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