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CPSC recall · Reported December 15, 2009

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart

Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places h…

Recall #
10067
Affected scope
About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades)
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and R… - a moderate-severity action.

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 15, 2009. Reason: Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's n…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and conta…. Verify recall #10067 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's n….

Moderate
severity level
December 15, 2009
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10067 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #10067) was formally reported on December 15, 2009. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades).

The documented reason for this recall is: Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.wind… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades)

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.

Reason for recall

Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades: 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 the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 10067
Date reported December 15, 2009
Date initiated December 15, 2009
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades)
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 the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (W…

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  • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.. Units affected: About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades).
Why was this product recalled?
Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades: 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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 15, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10067.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (10067) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 15, 2009. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.