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CPSC recall · Reported October 19, 2011

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds Recall; Strangulation Hazard Posed

Roman Shades - Strangulation 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 #
12012
Affected scope
About 3,200 units (240,000 originally recalled in March 2010)
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Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.y. recalled This recall involves previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman sh….

Additional Retail Sales Prompt CPSC and Meijer to Re-announce Roman Shades and Roll-Up Bl… was recalled by Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.y. in October 19, 2011. Reason: Roman Shades - Strangulation 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 the roll-up blinds and conta…. Verify recall #12012 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-Roman Shades - Strangulation 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 #12012 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 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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Product description

This recall involves previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.

Reason for recall

Roman Shades - Strangulation 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 - Strangulation can occur if the lifting loops slide 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 immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers can also return the products to any Meijer store for a full refund.

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 12012
Date reported October 19, 2011
Date initiated October 19, 2011
Recalling firm Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.y.
Affected scope About 3,200 units (240,000 originally recalled in March 2010)
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 the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council fo…

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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 previously recalled "Innovations" and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds that were redistributed to stores and sold to consumers after March 2010 without a repair kit. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail.. Recalled by Whole Space Industries, Ltd., of Centereach, N.y.. Units affected: About 3,200 units (240,000 originally recalled in March 2010).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Roman Shades - Strangulation 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 - Strangulation can occur if the lifting loops slide 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 immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers can also return the products to any Meijer store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 19, 2011. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12012.
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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