Canada
Custom-made Zebra blinds (dual-layer shades with alternating sheer and solid fabric bands operated by a cord and cord shield) and Roller blinds (flat fabric panel with a continuous loop chain) sold by SoHo Blinds Inc. are affected. Health Canada determined the Zebra blinds’ cords do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard, and the Roller blinds can release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact SoHo Blinds Inc.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 762 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from January 2023 to April 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Manufacturer: SoHo Blinds Inc, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves Zebra blinds and Roller blinds custom made by SoHo Blinds. The Zebra blinds are a dual layer shade that have a striped pattern using sheer and solid fabric bands. They are equipped with a cord and cord shield that operates to lift/lower the blinds. The Roller blinds feature a flat fabric panel that rolls up or down and is equipped with a continuous loop chain.
The hazard
Health Canada has determined that the recalled Zebra blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard. Young children may pull looped cords around their neck, or become entangled in the cords, causing a strangulation hazard and even death.
Health Canada has determined that the Roller blinds release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children.
Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.
As of April 20, 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 SoHo Blinds Inc.
For more information, consumers can contact SoHo Blinds Inc. by telephone at 204-475-7646 Ext 1 Monday to Friday (CST) 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, or by email at info@sohoblinds.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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