CPSC recall · Reported December 16, 2014
WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades Due to Risk of Injury
A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex, of Garden City Park, Ny recalled This recall involves WindowTex custom-made fabric roller window shades that are raised an….
WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades Due to Risk of Injury was recalled by Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex, of Garden City Park, Ny in December 16, 2014. Reason: A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the m…. Remedy: Consumers with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchas…. Verify recall #15047 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex, of Garden City Park, Ny issued this CPSC recall-A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the m….
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- agency class
- December 16, 2014
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #15047 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 WindowTex custom-made fabric roller window shades that are raised and lowered by a side-mounted chain. The recalled shades have an idler with steel pin inserted into one end of the roller tube. The steel pin is used to connect the window shade to the metal mounting bracket. Roller shades included in this recall have idlers with model number D15T, used with a 1½-inch roller tube, and model number D20T, used with a 2-inch roller tube.
Reason for recall
A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to schedule a service call for free replacement idlers. Consumers can also contact WindowTex for help identifying their authorized dealer. Authorized dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 15047 |
| Date reported | December 16, 2014 |
| Date initiated | December 16, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex, of Garden City Park, Ny |
| Affected scope | About 6,800 |
| 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 with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to schedule a …
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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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