Recalls / 2009-08-26

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions

09328 · Recalled 2009-08-26 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.

Hazards

Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact Lutron for further instructions.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Roller Shades		About 245,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO)
Distributor: Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Specialty dealers, Expo Design Centers nationwide, $2000 per shade.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Lutron at (866) 793-4270 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lutron.com/cordedshades.

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Source: CPSC recall 09328. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.