Omni Blinds Roller Blinds in a Cassette Recalled
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Health Canada recalls 212 Roller Blinds in a Cassette by Omni Blinds due to strangulation hazard from looped cords that do not meet regulations.
What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by Health Canada on August 13, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
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.
Which Products Are Affected
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 company reported that 212 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from February 2026 to August 2026. Manufactured in Canada by Omni Blinds, Surrey, BC.
What You Should 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.
Why This Matters
The hazard poses a strangulation risk to young children that can result in death.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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