CPSC2010-05-04
Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation
Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
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 immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit. Consumers can call (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit the Council's Web site at www.windowcoverings.org
Sold at
Blair and other retail stores in Warren and Grove City, Pa., Blair catalogs and www.blair.com between April 2007 and January 2010 for between $15 and $65.
Affected count
About 1,700
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan, China
Products
Roman Shades
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com. Consumers can also contact the firm by email at blairproductrecall@blair.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Blair-Recalls-to-Repair-Roman-Shades-Due-to-Risk-of-StrangulationDon't want to check this manually?
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