Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-06-30). Hazards: strangulation. About 45,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 11747 |
| Published | 2011-06-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-08 |
| Product category | Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Products | Roman shades |
| Firms | The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 45,000 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Five showroom locations and online at www.theshadestore.com from February 2006 through March 2011 for between $120 and $355 per shade. |
Description
This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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