Recalls / 2011-06-30
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
11747 · Recalled 2011-06-30 · CPSC page
Description
This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.
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 recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Roman shades | About 45,000 Roman shades |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- The Shade Store
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Five showroom locations, online at www.theshadestore.com, $355 per shade.
Consumer contact
For more information, contact The Shade Store toll-free at (800) 754-1455 or by e-mail at help@theshadestore.com
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Source: CPSC recall 11747. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.