Canada
SANA brand manually controlled solar shades with chains, sold in various sizes, colours and fabrics by Sana Designs Inc. in Canada from May 2022 to August 2026 (about 3,000 units), are affected. They were recalled because the supplied tension device does not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and poses a strangulation hazard if children pull looped cords or become entangled. Consumers should immediately stop using the shades, keep them out of reach of children and contact Sana Designs Inc. (514-334-7533, info@sana-designs.com) for a replacement tension device.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 3,000 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from May 2022 to August 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Manufacturer: Sana Designs Inc., Montréal, Québec, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves SANA brand manually controlled solar shades (with chains). The products were sold in a variety of sizes, colours, and fabrics.
The hazard
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations due to non-compliance of the tension device supplied with the product 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.
As of August 7, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, keep it out of reach of children and contact Sana Design Inc. to receive a replacement tension device.
For more information, consumers can contact Sana Design Inc. by telephone at 514-334-7533, during office hours, by email at info@sana-designs.com 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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