CPSC recall · Reported November 20, 2008
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal …
Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. recalled This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest….
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista was recalled by Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. in November 20, 2008. Reason: The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not atta…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is…. Verify recall #09051 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. issued this CPSC recall-The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not atta….
- None
- agency class
- November 20, 2008
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09051 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions."
Reason for recall
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09051 |
| Date reported | November 20, 2008 |
| Date initiated | November 20, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. |
| Affected scope | About 7,300 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately …
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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