Recalls / 2009-10-27
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
10023 · Recalled 2009-10-27 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on the packaging box.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
In March 2008, a 2-year-old boy from Ocean View, Delaware climbed up on a toy chest to look out of a window and became entangled in the inner cords of the Roman shade. His parents removed the cord which left a temporary red mark around his neck. No permanent injuries were sustained.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime for free repair kits or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Faux Suede Roman Shades | About 90,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Whole Space Industries LTD
- Importer
- Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications) of Weehawken, N.J.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Hanover Direct/Domestications via internet at www.domestications.com, through catalog sales nationwide, $40.
Consumer contact
For information, contact Hanover Direct/Domestications toll-free at (800) 453-1106 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.domestications.com
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Source: CPSC recall 10023. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.