CPSC recall · Reported November 24, 2015
Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out a…
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. recalled This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They w….
Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. in November 24, 2015. Reason: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fa…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Elec…. Verify recall #16042 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fa….
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- agency class
- November 24, 2015
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16042 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 hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.
Reason for recall
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16042 |
| Date reported | November 24, 2015 |
| Date initiated | November 24, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 240 in United States |
| 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 recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free repl…
- Check the recall number (16042) 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.
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