CPSC recall · Reported August 26, 2009
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
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 i…
Pottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif. recalled This recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn Kids roman shades with exposed ….
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Potter… was recalled by Pottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif. in August 26, 2009. Reason: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Bar…. Verify recall #09326 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Pottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on th….
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- agency class
- August 26, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09326 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 involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn Kids roman shades with exposed inner cords on the back. Two sewn-in labels are located at the bottom edge of the shade. The smaller label identifies the manufacturer as "pottery barn kids" while the second larger orange, black and white label warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." Roman shades with a fabric covering over the cords are not being recalled.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09326 |
| Date reported | August 26, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 26, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Pottery Barn Kids/Williams-Sonoma, Inc. of San Francisco, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 85,000 units |
| 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 stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for…
- Check the recall number (09326) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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