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Roller Blinds in a Cassette by Omni Blinds recalled due to strangulation hazard

Roller Blinds in a Cassette
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Omni Blinds roller window blinds housed in a cassette with an operating chain and chain guard (model “Roller Blinds with Cassette system,” lot code February 4, 2026; product label on the top right of the cassette) are affected. Health Canada found they do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard to young children; consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Omni Blinds at 778-708-6664 (8:30am–5pm PT, Mon–Fri) or info@omniblinds.ca to obtain a repair kit.

What's being recalled

Number sold: The company reported that 212 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.

Time period sold: The affected products were sold from February 2026 to August 2026.

Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada

Companies: Manufacturer: Omni Blinds, Surrey, BC, Canada.

How to identify it

This recall involves Interior roller window blinds housed within a cassette with an operating chain with a chain guard. The model is Roller Blinds with Cassette system with lot code February 4, 2026. Product label can be found on the Roller Blinds Cassette on the top of the cassette right side.

The hazard

Health Canada has determined that the recalled 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 recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Window Covering Safety page.

As of August 4, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Omni Blinds to obtain a repair kit.

For more information, consumers can contact Omni Blinds by telephone at 778-708-6664, 8:30am to 5pm PT, Monday to Friday, by email at info@omniblinds.ca or visit the company website.

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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