Washing is not an effective way of removing the lead hazard from vinyl mini blinds. Tests done by CPSC showed that lead dust re-formed quickly on blinds after they were washed. The safest long term solution is to remove the blinds. Because CPSC has not issued a formal recall, retailers are not required to refund money for vinyl mini blinds that are returned. Some retailers are voluntarily giving refunds or credit for blinds that are returned to them.
Policies vary widely by retailer and location.
Check with the store where you bought your mini blinds for specific information. Your landlord may be willing to replace the blinds voluntarily, but currently there are no laws that require your landlord to remove the blinds. CPSC has not identified any other vinyl products that contain lead.