CPSC recall · Reported October 27, 2009
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond
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…
The CPSC recalled This recall includes all sizes and colors of Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by ….
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sol… was recalled and listed by the CPSC 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 recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Horni…. Verify recall #10025 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
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 #10025 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.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall includes all sizes and colors of Dublin Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Bed Bath & Beyond with exposed inner cords on the back. Colors include navy, chocolate, khaki and cream. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE. Always keep cords...to get to cords."
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 Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit. The repair kit will be available by the end of November.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10025 |
| Date reported | October 27, 2009 |
| Date initiated | October 27, 2009 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 364,000 |
| 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 recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair ki…
- Check the recall number (10025) 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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