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CPSC recall · Reported December 15, 2009

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

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…

Recall #
10075
Affected scope
About 6,300 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2009)
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The CPSC recalled This recall includes all sizes and colors of Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by….

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co. Sold… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 15, 2009. Reason: Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Horni…. Verify recall #10075 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10075 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 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, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 10075
Date reported December 15, 2009
Date initiated December 15, 2009
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 6,300 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2009)
Distribution Not disclosed
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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…

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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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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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 10075.
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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