Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. Recalls Sunshades and Blinds Due to Strangulation Hazard
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Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. is recalling 141 sunshades and alternating blinds sold in Canada that pose strangulation and choking risks to young children.
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What Happened
Health Canada has determined that sunshades and alternating blinds manufactured by Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. do not meet the Corded Window Coverings Regulations. The products pose a serious strangulation hazard, as young children may pull looped cords around their neck or become entangled in them. Additionally, the products can release small parts that present a choking hazard to young children.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves the following products manufactured by Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc.:
- Product Types: Sunshades and alternating blinds.
- Quantity Sold: Approximately 141 units were sold in Canada.
- Sales Period: Affected products were sold from March 2025 to December 2025.
- Manufacturing Origin: Canada.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Stores d’aujourd’hui Gatineau Inc. for return instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact the company through the following channels:
- Telephone: 819-663-0469 (Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Email: ventes@storesdau.ca.
Health Canada reminds consumers that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold, or given away.
Why This Matters
Corded window coverings that do not meet safety regulations pose a critical risk of strangulation or death to young children. As of February 9, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Source
For further details, visit the official Health Canada Recall Notice.
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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