CPSC recall · Reported August 26, 2009
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (Vimco), of Ashland, Va. recalled This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were….
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions was recalled by Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (Vimco), of Ashland, Va. in August 26, 2009. Reason: Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a chil…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is…. Verify recall #09328 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (Vimco), of Ashland, Va. issued this CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a chil….
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- agency class
- August 26, 2009
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09328 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 custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.
Reason for recall
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 09328 |
| Date reported | August 26, 2009 |
| Date initiated | August 26, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (Vimco), of Ashland, Va. |
| Affected scope | About 245,000 |
| 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
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