Recalls / 2009-12-15
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
10068 · Recalled 2009-12-15 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF" (Ching Feng Fashion Home Fashions Co., Ltd.), "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.
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 February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Shades | About 290,000 |
Parties
- Distributor
- All Strong Industry (USA) Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
- Made in
- Taiwan, Thailand, China
- Sold at
- Walmart, other retailers, $20.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
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Source: CPSC recall 10068. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.