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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store

Reported: June 30, 2011 Initiated: June 30, 2011 #11747

Product Description

This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.

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 blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.. Recalled by The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y.. Units affected: About 45,000 Roman shades.
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 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 shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 30, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11747.