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Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co. Sold at Ross Stores

Reported: December 15, 2009 Initiated: December 15, 2009 #10075

Product Description

This recall includes all sizes and colors of Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Ross Stores with exposed inner cords on the back. 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

Strangulation 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 recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit.

Details

Units Affected
About 6,300 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2009)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Near-Strangulation-of-Children-Prompts-Recall-of-Roman-Shades-by-Louis-Hornick--Co-Sold-at-Ross-Stores

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
This recall includes all sizes and colors of Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Ross Stores with exposed inner cords on the back. 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.". Units affected: About 6,300 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2009).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Strangulation 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 recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 15, 2009. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10075.

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