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CPSC recall · Reported October 7, 2010

Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation

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 i…

Recall #
11007
Affected scope
About 200,000
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Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt. recalled This recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades. These shades have a small sew… - a moderate-severity action.

Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation was recalled by Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt. in October 7, 2010. Reason: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering …. Verify recall #11007 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on th….

Moderate
severity level
October 7, 2010
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11007 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #11007) was formally reported on October 7, 2010. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 200,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 200,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades. These shades have a small sewn-on label on the back side of the shade with RN#107875.

Reason for recall

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.

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 11007
Date reported October 7, 2010
Date initiated October 7, 2010
Recalling firm Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt.
Affected scope About 200,000
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 …

  • Check the recall number (11007) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades. These shades have a small sewn-on label on the back side of the shade with RN#107875.. Recalled by Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt.. Units affected: About 200,000.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers 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
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 7, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11007.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (11007) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported October 7, 2010. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.