Recalls / 2010-04-07
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture
10729 · Recalled 2010-04-07 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Oriental Furniture. "Oriental Furniture" is printed on the packaging.
Hazards
Roman Shades - 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. Roll-Up Blinds - Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.
Reported injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Oriental Furniture is contacting all known consumers.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds | About 25,000 |
Parties
- Importer
- Oriental Furniture of Cambridge, Mass.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Only at www.orientalfurniture.com, www.amazon.com, www.overstock.com, $60.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Oriental Furniture at (800) 978-2100 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET) Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.orientalfurniture.com
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Source: CPSC recall 10729. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.