Recalls / 2010-10-07
Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation
11007 · Recalled 2010-10-07 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades. These shades have a small sewn-on label on the back side of the shade with RN#107875.
Hazards
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade 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 (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Roman shades | About 200,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Green Mountain Vista, Inc.
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Specialty home textile retail shops, mail order companies nationwide, $120.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639-1728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gmvista.com Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.
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Source: CPSC recall 11007. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.