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CPSC recall · Reported February 20, 2025

Shadeks Recalls ShadesU Roller Window Shades Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards and Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Violation of Federal Regulations for Window Coverings; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com

The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in vi…

Recall #
25151
Affected scope
About 15,500
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The CPSC recalled This recall involves ShadesU Roller Window Shades sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The rol… - a moderate-severity action.

Shadeks Recalls ShadesU Roller Window Shades Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazard… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 20, 2025. Reason: The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and con…. Verify recall #25151 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due ….

Moderate
severity level
February 20, 2025
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25151 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #25151) was formally reported on February 20, 2025. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 15,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in violation of the federal regulations for w… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return the shades for a free repair. Shadeks will remove the long operating c… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 15,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves ShadesU Roller Window Shades sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The roller blinds were sold in multiple colors with sizes ranging from a width of 20 to 90 inches and height of 72 inches. "ShadesU" is printed on the label sticker on the right side of the bottom rail of the blinds.

Reason for recall

The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window blinds also violate federal regulations for labeling of window coverings.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return the shades for a free repair. Shadeks will remove the long operating cord and update the shades to a cordless design. Consumers will need to provide their contact information and address to receive a free shipping label. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 25151
Date reported February 20, 2025
Date initiated February 20, 2025
Recalling firm Not disclosed
Affected scope About 15,500
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 put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves ShadesU Roller Window Shades sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The roller blinds were sold in multiple colors with sizes ranging from a width of 20 to 90 inches and height of 72 inches. "ShadesU" is printed on the label sticker on the right side of the bottom rail of the blinds.. Units affected: About 15,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window blinds also violate federal regulations for labeling of window coverings.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return the shades for a free repair. Shadeks will remove the long operating cord and update the shades to a cordless design. Consumers will need to provide their contact information and address to receive a free shipping label. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 20, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 25151.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (25151) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 20, 2025. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.