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Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy safety warning over a strangulation risk
Product Safety Report for Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy presenting a risk of strangulation.
Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
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5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- PFR4034-WH (White)
- PFR4034-BK (Black)
- PFR4034-RAL7016 (Anthracite)
- PFR4034-BR (Brown)
- PFR4034-TAN (Tan)
What to do now
Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck.
- Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away.
- If the notice allows, remove the cord or drawstring completely before any further use.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
If someone has been hurt
Get help urgently
- a child who has been caught by the neck, even if they seem fine afterwards — call 999 or go to A&E
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2508-0141). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy presenting a risk of strangulation.
The risk
The product presents a risk of strangulation as the chain tidy can detach from the frame due to the poor performance of the adhesive pads. This may lead to the fixed tension system failing and the cord becoming slack. If a young child were to access the cord, they could become entangled in it and restrict their airways, leading to strangulation.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Modification programme.
Advice to consumers
Modification programme.
Louvolite have produced a new screwed retaining clip and are contacting end users directly to supply a replacement retaining clip. Users with an affected chain tidy or users with further queries should contact the Louvolite customer services team on +44 161 882 5000.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2508-0141
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
The Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds are supplied with a ‘chain tidy’, which is fixed retaining device as part of fixed tensioning system. The component is available in white, black, anthracite, brown and tan colour.
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Questions
Why has Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy been reported?
Louvolite Perfect Fit Roller and Vision Blinds Chain Tidy could strangle a child: cords, straps or gaps could tighten around the neck. Drawstrings, cords and straps can snag on play equipment, cots or furniture. Strangulation happens quickly and silently.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Remove it from the child or the child’s space straight away. If the notice allows, remove the cord or drawstring completely before any further use.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
