Barbara's Beat: CPSC issues four safety recalls‏

Consumer Product Safety Commission issues four recalls due to safety issues.

Belkin International Inc. is recalling the SurgeMaster Surge Protectors due to a shock hazard.
Risk of strangulation prompts recall to repair IKEA roller blinds http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10022.html3.
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10023.html4.
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10025.html.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, issues recall of SurgeMaster Surge Protectors.

SurgeMaster Surge Protectors
Units: About 68,700
Importer: Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif.
Hazard: The molding of the plastic 360 degree rotating plug, which allows for easy cord movement, can crack or detach from the plug assembly, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Incidents/Injuries: Belkin has received seven consumer complaints about cracking of the plug molding. No injuries were reported.
Description: This recall involves the SurgeMaster Surge Protector, models F9G930-10, F9G930v10, F9G930-10-W and F9G930-10-SN, all manufactured in 2003. The model number and date of manufacture are located on the underside of the unit. Grey models F9G930-10-GRY and F9G930fc10G-CL are not a part of this recall.
Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide and the internet by www.belkin.com from September 2003 through December 2007 for about $50.
Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should stop using these power strips immediately and contact Belkin for a new replacement unit.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Belkin toll-free at 800-952-1465 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.

CPSC recalls IKEA roller blinds.

Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds
Name of Product: ISDANS, TUPPLUR, and ENJE Roller Blinds Units: About 533,000
Distributor: IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard: Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves all ISDANS, TUPPLUR and ENJE roller blinds. These blinds are made of a solid or sheer fabric, measuring 24" to 79" wide, and have a metal top rail and a bead chain. ENJE has a glued label on the wall fitting showing the IKEA logotype, article number, 5-digit supplier number, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and "Made in Taiwan". The roller blinds have an orange warning label attached at the base of the blind that is marked with AA-136800-3.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from July 2005 through July 2009 for between $10 and $55. Manufactured in: Taiwan and France
Remedy: Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller blinds to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the bead chain and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should immediately stop using the roller blinds and contact IKEA or visit their local IKEA store to receive a free repair kit. The repair kits for the roller blinds will be available the second week of November. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact IKEA for additional information.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site.

Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Roman Shades by Whole Space

Name of Product: Faux Suede Roman Shades
Units: About 90,000 Importer: Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications) of Weehawken, N.J. Manufacturer: Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Incidents/Injuries: In March 2008, a 2-year-old boy from Ocean View, Delaware climbed up on a toy chest to look out of a window and became entangled in the inner cords of the Roman shade. His parents removed the cord which left a temporary red mark around his neck. No permanent injuries were sustained.
Description: This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on the packaging box.
Sold at: Hanover Direct/Domestications via internet and through catalog sales nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $20 and $40.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Hanover Direct/Domestications for a free retrofit kit that removes both the operating cords and the exposed inner cords from the shades.
Consumer Contact: For information, contact Hanover Direct/Domestications toll-free at (800) 524-0597 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades

Name of Product: Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades
Units: About 364,000 Importer: Louis Hornick & Co. Inc., of New York, N.Y.
Retailer: Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., of Union, N.J.
Hazard: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Incidents/Injuries: There have been two reports of children becoming entangled in the exposed inner cord on the back of the shade. In July 2008, while in his crib, a 20-month-old boy became entangled in the inner cord from a roman shade. His grandfather responded to the child's cries and removed the cord that left a red mark on the right side of his neck. In April 2009, the mother of a 3-year-old boy found her crying son with a cord mark that ran ear to ear on the front of his neck. The boy was able to free himself after becoming entangled in the inner cord. No permanent injuries were sustained in these incidents.
Description: This recall includes all sizes and colors of Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Bed Bath & Beyond with exposed inner cords on the back. Colors include navy, chocolate, khaki and cream. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE. Always keep cords ...to get to cords."
Sold at: Bed Bath & Beyond stores nationwide and on-line from August 2007 through September 2009 for between $40 and $130.
Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit will be available by the end of November.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Louis Hornick & Company toll-free at (800) 517-3612 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site.