Canada
Springs Cellular Shades by Springs Window Fashions — various made-to-order cellular shades — are identified by a label on the top of the headrail showing a model number (BC23, GC23, SC19 or SSC23), the manufacturer “SWF Middleton, WI US C,” and a manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD or YY/MM/DD format. They were recalled because end caps on the bottom rail may not be glued and can release small parts that pose a choking hazard; stop using the shades and contact Springs if the end caps are not securely glued (if glued, no action is required).
What's being recalled
This recall involves various Springs cellular shades.
The cellular shades are made-to-order, which vary in size, fabric, color, single or double honeycomb, lift type and end cap colors based on the customer's selections. The product label, located on the top of the headrail of the shades, will display the following identifying information: (i) a model number (see table below) in the upper righthand corner of the label; (ii) the manufacturer identified as "SWF Middleton, WI US C"; and (iii) a manufacture date in the lower right corner in either YYYY/MM/DD or YY/MM/DD format.
Number sold: The company reported that approximately 37,723 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from January 2025 to April 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Mexico
Companies: Manufacturer: Springs Window Fashions LLC (“Springs”), Middleton, Wisconsin, United States.
How to identify it
Name: Model Number
Bali Cellular Shade: BC23
Graber Cellular Shade: GC23
Cellular Shade: SC19
Signature Series Cellular Shade: SSC23
The hazard
Health Canada has determined that the recalled blinds do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations, posing a choking hazard. The end caps on the bottom rail may not be glued and can 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 May 19, 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 Springs if the end caps on the bottom rail are not securely glued. If the end caps are glued, no action is required and consumers may continue to use the product.
For more information, including instructions on how to check the end caps on the shades, consumers can contact Springs Window Fashions, LLC online or by telephone at 1-800-845-8637 from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm ET, Monday through Friday.
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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