Recalls / 2010-05-04

Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation

10217 · Recalled 2010-05-04 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Standard Roman Shade

Description

This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below. Photos Style Item Number Size Colors Standard Roman Shade 507591 507601 507611 507621 507631 507641 507651 507661 23" X 64" 27" X 64" 31" X 64" 33" X 64" 35" X 64" 36" X 64" 39" X 64" 48" X 64" Ivory, Antique Ivory, Merlot, Camel, Sage, and Expresso Roman Shades with Tassels 520871 520872 520873 520874 23" X 64" 31" X 64" 35" X 64" 48" X 64" Gold and Taupe Duppioni Roman Shades 508361 508362 508363 30" X 64" 36" X 64" 48" X 64" Green Tea, Linen, Dusty Blue, Gold and Merlot

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

None reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit. Consumers can call (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit the Council's Web site at www.windowcoverings.org

Products

Name	Model	Units
Roman Shades		About 1,700

Parties

Importer: Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
Made in: Taiwan, China
Sold at: Blair, other retail stores in Warren, Grove City, Pa., Blair catalogs, www.blair.com, January 2010 for, $65.

Consumer contact

For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com. Consumers can also contact the firm by email at blairproductrecall@blair.com

More images

Picture of Recalled Roman Shades with Tassels

Picture of Recalled Duppioni Roman Shades

Source: CPSC recall 10217. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.