LINKCOO Blackout Roller Window Shades Recalled Over Injury Hazard

Product Recalls - April 4, 2025

LINKCOO Blackout Roller Window Shades Recalled Due to Strangulation Hazard for Children; Violations of Federal Regulations for Window Coverings

LINKCOO Blackout Roller Window Shades Recalled Over Injury Hazard

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (April 4, 2025) – LINKCOO blackout roller window shades have been recalled because they can pose a serious risk of strangulation and entanglement for young children.

The recall was issued on March 27, 2025. Roughly 16,300 units were sold prior to the recall.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the LINKCOO blackout Roller window shades have long cords that can cause serious injury or even death to children.

These cords violate federal regulations related to window coverings. They also violate federal regulations for labeling window coverings.

No injuries have been reported at this time. The LINKCOO blackout roller window shades were sold exclusively on Amazon.

Liability for Injuries Caused by Window Coverings

Accidents involving window coverings are unfortunately all too common. According to NBC News, “at least 440 children ages 8 and under have been strangled to death by corded window coverings since 1973. About nine children under age 5 still die every year because of this hazard, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.” These injuries and deaths have prompted a number of federal regulations related to how window coverings can be created.

  • Cordless: Most window coverings sold to consumers will need to be cordless, or the cords must be inaccessible.
  • Labeling: Window coverings must have warning labels that clearly describe the risk of strangulation due to the cords.
  • Reporting: Companies that create window coverings must report all injuries and deaths to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Companies that create window coverings have a legal obligation to ensure that they are reasonably safe. They must take into consideration the known hazard that dangling cords can pose to young children. It is easy for a small child to potentially get their neck wrapped around dangling window covering cords. When a manufacturer fails to abide by federal regulations, this could form the basis of a strict product liability claim. This could include instances where window coverings have long cords. It can also include situations where manufacturers failed to properly warn consumers about the hazards of their product.

The high number of deaths related to window coverings has prompted a number of lawsuits. Consider, for example, Padilla v. Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, Inc. A three-year-old tragically died from strangulation by a metal beaded chain cord on miniblinds. It is also possible that a property owner could face liability if a child is harmed by window coverings. Pursuant to 740 ILCS 130/1, property owners in Illinois have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. This includes mitigating known hazards to children.

  • Window coverings in an apartment should not have long cords.
  • Property owners must ensure that they do not have any potential attractive nuisances on their premises.
  • Property owners may need to install window guards in order to prevent children from falling through windows.
  • Property owners must comply with all fire and building codes.

It can be hard to know where to begin if your child was injured by a consumer product. When these tragedies happen, parents often end up blaming themselves. But the truth of the matter is injuries involving window blinds can nearly always be prevented when manufacturers comply with federal regulations. It is important that accident victims understand that they do have legal options. The family of any child who is injured by window blinds may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a personal injury claim.

Getting Legal Help for Accidents Involving Window Coverings

We at Horwitz Horwitz & Associates were deeply concerned to hear about the safety issues with the LINKCOO blackout roller window shades. It is our sincere hope that all of the affected products will be successfully recalled before any child is seriously injured or killed. Despite the fact that long cords are a known hazard, far too many companies are continuing to prioritize their own profits over the safety and well-being of children.

Has your child been harmed by the LINKCOO blackout roller window shades or some other window blinds? You may have legal recourse. Our team of product liability attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to getting accident victims the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your particular situation, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (312) 564-4256.