CPSC recall · Reported October 27, 2009
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
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…
Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. recalled This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A.….
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusive… was recalled by Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. in October 27, 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 Roman shades and contact the Window Covering …. Verify recall #10023 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on th….
- None
- agency class
- October 27, 2009
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10023 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 Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on the packaging box.
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 Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime for free repair kits or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10023 |
| Date reported | October 27, 2009 |
| Date initiated | October 27, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 90,000 |
| 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
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime…
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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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