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

Reported: December 15, 2009 Initiated: December 15, 2009 #10067

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

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

Details

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

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.