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

Reported: April 7, 2010 Initiated: April 7, 2010 #10729

Product Description

This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Oriental Furniture. "Oriental Furniture" is printed on the packaging.

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 blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roll-Up Blinds - Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Oriental Furniture is contacting all known consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Oriental Furniture. "Oriental Furniture" is printed on the packaging.. Units affected: About 25,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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. Roll-Up Blinds - Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Oriental Furniture is contacting all known consumers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 7, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10729.