Window shades are among recalled consumer products

A line of window shades that pose a strangulation hazard for small children are among this week's recalled consumer products. Others include strollers and water heaters. Visit http://www.cpsc.gov for more details. Here's a more detailed look:

Window Shades

Details: Blinds To Go custom-made window shades. They have a clear, P-shaped hook to hold down the cord. The cord or chain loop of the window shades clips into the device. The hook is screwed to the side of the wall or window during installation. It was shipped with the Blinds To Go custom-made roller shades with Sidewinders, Smartlift pleated and cellular shades, Panel Tracks shades and Serenity shades. They were sold at Blinds To Go showrooms and online at http://www.blindstogo.com for between $60 and $770 from January 2009 to November 2014.

Why: The shade's chain or cord loop can slip out of the hook, posing a strangulation hazard for small children.

Incidents: None.

How many: About 200,000.

More info: Call Blinds To Go at 800-254-6377 from 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on Sunday, or visit http://www.blindstogo.com and click on "Child Safety Update" under Customer Service at the bottom of the page for more information. The company is offering a free kit to replace the hook.

Hockey Goalie Masks

Details: The recall is for the metal cages on the Bauer Concept C1 goal mask with certified titanium oval wire and the NME 10 goal mask with certified titanium oval wire that cost about $900. The recall is also for the $90 RP NME Ti Titanium replacement cage for the Concept C1 and NME 10 goalie masks. The Concept C1 and NME 10 goalie masks were sold in black or white with a titanium wire cage that attaches to the mask with two screws on each side of the mask. The Concept C1 mask is a Senior mask in sizes S/M and M/L. "Concept C1" is printed at the top of the shell. A sticker inside the shell at the jaw also lists the model and size. The NME 10 Goal Mask is a Senior mask in sizes Fit 1, Fit 2, and Fit 3. "NME10" is printed at the top of the shell. A sticker inside the shell at the jaw also lists the model and size. A side plate reads "Bauer Titanium Oval Wire" and "RPNME Ti Sr." They were sold at sporting goods stores and online from April 2013 through February 2015.

Why: The metal wires on the cages can break, which cause facial injuries or cuts.

Continue reading here:
Window shades are among recalled consumer products