Units: About 140,000

Importer: Springs Window Fashions LLC, of Middleton, Wis.

Hazard: The blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.

Description: The Natural Faux Wood Plantation Blinds were sold under the Basic Blindz brand with the following manufacturing date codes: JX, JY, JZ, KO, KP, KQ, KR, KS and KT.

Sold at: Lowe's stores from March through July 2007 for $24 to$40.

Remedy: Call 866-305-8652 or visit www.springswindowfashions.comto receive a retrofit kit.