Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-12-15). Hazards: strangulation. About 2,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10710 |
| Published | 2009-12-15 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products | Roman Shades "Weren't Built in a Day" |
| Firms | Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington state, its catalog and Web site from February 2007 through August 2009 for between $109 and $129. |
Description
This recall involves all Roman shades sold by The Land of Nod. The 100% cotton shades with black-out lining were sold in solid blue chambray or in beige with pink, blue or green stripes and measure 36 inches or 48 inches wide by 63 inches long. A label sewn on the lower right back of the shade states "The Land of Nod" and "Made in China."
Hazard
Strangulation 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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades. The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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