Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2010-03-04). Hazards: strangulation. About 163,000 units in the US.

Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Recall number	`10156`
Published	2010-03-04
Last updated	2014-05-23
Product category	Blinds, Shades & Cords
Products	Roman Shades
Firms	Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn. (distributor)
Manufactured in	United States
Units (US)	163,000
Hazard classes	strangulation
Remedy classes	repair, stop use
Sold	Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000.

Description

This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.

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. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit.

Incidents and injuries

None reported.

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