Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Roman shades |
| Units | About 45,000 Roman shades |
| Hazards | 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. |
| Remedies | 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 visitwww.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers. |
| Manufacturers | The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y. |
Details
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.
Consumer Contact
For more information, contact The Shade Store toll-free at (800) 754-1455 or by e-mail at [email protected]
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