Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-11-24). Hazards: strangulation. About 240 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16042 |
| Published | 2015-11-24 |
| Last updated | 2015-11-24 |
| Product category | Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Products | Roman shades |
| Firm named in the title | Lutron Electronics |
| Firms | Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 240 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 54 Electric (formerly, Pfeiffer Electric), Bekins, Burgin Drapery Workroom, Don Fillers & Associates (DFA), Rosenburg Power Window Treatments and other residential window shading dealers from December 2009 through July 2015 for between $675 and $8,000. |
Description
This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.
Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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