CPSC2009-12-15
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
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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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Sold at
Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.
Affected count
About 290,000
Injuries reported
In February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, Thailand, China
Products
Roman Shades
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Strangulation-Death-of-a-Child-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roman-Shades-by-All-Strong-IndustryDon't want to check this manually?
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