Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-02). Hazards: strangulation. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10149 |
| Published | 2010-03-02 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Lutron Shading Solutions Roman 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) | 5,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through August 2009 for between $120 and $4,500 per shade. |
Description
This recall involves all custom-ordered made-to-measure motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. "Lutron Shading Solutions" or "Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO" is printed on the packaging.
Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. Consumers with manual Roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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