Canada
Urban Shades Roller Shades—fabric blinds that wrap around a hollow top tube and are operated by a metal chain hanging at the side, available in various colours and sizes including "Zebra Shades"—are recalled in Canada (3,500 units sold from January 2021 to June 2026). They were recalled because they do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations and pose a strangulation hazard to young children; consumers should immediately stop using the shades, keep them out of reach of children and contact Urban Shades for repair instructions.
What's being recalled
Number sold: The company reported that 3,500 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from January 2021 to June 2026.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Canada
Companies: Manufacturer and Retailer, Urban Shades, Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
How to identify it
This recall involves Urban Shades Roller Shades. These fabric blinds wrap around a hollow tube at the top of the of window covering that is operated using a metal chain which hangs on the side. These Roller Shades come in a variety of colours and sizes including an alternating pattern called Zebra Shades.
The hazard
Health Canada has determined that the recalled window coverings 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.
Health Canada recommends cordless window coverings. For more information on the hazard, see Blind Cord Safety.
As of June 5, 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 Urban Shades for repair instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact Urban Shades by telephone at 289-201-2071, 10 am to 6 pm EST, Monday to Friday or 12 pm to 4 pm EST on Saturday or by email at info@urbanshades.com.
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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