CPSC recall · Reported July 22, 2010
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble
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 shade or when a child pulls the cord o…
Smith+Noble, of Corona, Calif. recalled This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the ….
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble was recalled by Smith+Noble, of Corona, Calif. in July 22, 2010. Reason: Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering …. Verify recall #10307 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Smith+Noble, of Corona, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and th….
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- July 22, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10307 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 involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements.
Reason for recall
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 shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roller Shades: Strangulation can occur if the shade's continuous loop cord is not attached to the wall with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers should check the roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the continuous loop cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should attach the tension device securely to the wall. If they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact WCSC to receive a free replacement tension device.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10307 |
| Date reported | July 22, 2010 |
| Date initiated | July 22, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Smith+Noble, of Corona, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 1.3 million (1,160,000 Roman shades and 115,000 roller 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 contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair …
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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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