Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-08-26). Hazards: strangulation. About 245,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09328 |
| Published | 2009-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-15 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Roller Shades |
| Firms | Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va. (manufacturer); Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 245,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through April 2009 for between $200 and $2000 per shade. |
Description
This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.
Hazard
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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