CPSC2011-06-30
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
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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 shade, 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 Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit.
Sold at
Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25.
Affected count
About 48,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Wm. Wright toll-free at (800) 545-5740 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simplicity.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Wm-Wright-Co-Recalls-Roman-Shade-Kits-due-to-Risk-of-StrangulationDon't want to check this manually?
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