CPSC2009-08-26
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J.
Hazard
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.
Affected count
About 163,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Victoria Classics toll-free at (800) 583-9845 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.victoriaclassics.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Victoria-Classics-Roman-Shades-Sold-Exclusively-by-Target-StoresDon't want to check this manually?
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