Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-15). Hazards: strangulation. About 42,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10072 |
| Published | 2009-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Jute/Poly Roman Shades |
| Firms | West Elm of San Francisco, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 42,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | stop use |
| Sold | West Elm catalog nationwide and through the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com from January 2005 through August 2009 for between $30 and $40. |
Description
This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."
Hazard
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact West Elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. A merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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