Recalls / 2009-12-15
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod
10710 · Recalled 2009-12-15 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves all Roman shades sold by The Land of Nod. The 100% cotton shades with black-out lining were sold in solid blue chambray or in beige with pink, blue or green stripes and measure 36 inches or 48 inches wide by 63 inches long. A label sewn on the lower right back of the shade states "The Land of Nod" and "Made in China."
Hazards
Strangulation 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 these Roman shades. The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Shades "Weren't Built in a Day" | About 2,000 units |
Parties
- Importer
- Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- The Land of Nod stores in Illinois, Washington state, its catalog, Web site, $129.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.landofnod.com, or send an e-mail to recall@landofnod.com
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Source: CPSC recall 10710. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.