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RecalledCPSC · June 30, 2011 Window blinds & cords

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

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What's being recalled

Roman shades

Units: About 45,000 Roman shades

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.

The problem, in CPSC's words

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.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

None reported.

What CPSC says to do

Repair

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.

How to contact the company

For more information, contact The Shade Store toll-free at (800) 754-1455 or by e-mail at help@theshadestore.com

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11747, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.