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CPSC recall · Reported December 1, 2010

Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children

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 o…

Recall #
11054
Affected scope
About 6 million Roman shades and about 5 million roll-up blinds
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe….

Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations I… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 1, 2010. Reason: Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and th…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and …. Verify recall #11054 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

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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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11054 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 styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe's. Roman shades with repair kits and roll-up blinds with release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall.

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, what to do

Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for free repair kits 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 Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 11054
Date reported December 1, 2010
Date initiated December 1, 2010
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 6 million Roman shades and about 5 million roll-up blinds
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 stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Counc…

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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 involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe's. Roman shades with repair kits and roll-up blinds with release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall.. Units affected: About 6 million Roman shades and about 5 million roll-up blinds.
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 (WCSC) for free repair kits at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 1, 2010. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 11054.
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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