Canada
Prime Custom Blinds shades and alternating blinds equipped with a chain and cord‑shield (models PCBAL65, PCBAL85, PCBAL95, PCBTS, PCBTB) are recalled. Health Canada says they do not meet Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard to young children. Consumers should immediately stop using the products and contact Prime Custom Blinds at 514‑552‑1026 or info@pcblinds.com to obtain a repair kit.
What's being recalled
This recall involves shades and alternating blinds equipped with a chain and cord-shield from Prime Custom Blinds.
The blinds and shades are made to order, and vary in size, fabric, and color according to the customer's choices.
Number sold: The company reported that 6,500 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from December 2019 to July 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Manufacturer: Prime Custom Blinds, Montréal, Québec, Canada.
How to identify it
Name of product: Model number
Blind with alternating fabric 65% light filtering: PCBAL65
Blind with alternating fabric 85% light filtering: PCBAL85
Blind with alternating fabric 95% light filtering: PCBAL95
Solar shades: PCBTS
Blackout shades: PCBTB
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 July 14, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact the company to obtain a repair kit.
For more information, consumers can contact Prime Custom Blinds by telephone at 514-552-1026, Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm, ET, by email at info@pcblinds.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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