CPSC2014-12-16
WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades Due to Risk of Injury
Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex, of Garden City Park, NY
Hazard
A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to schedule a service call for free replacement idlers. Consumers can also contact WindowTex for help identifying their authorized dealer. Authorized dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
Sold at
WindowTex authorized dealers nationwide from April 2014 through June 2014 for between $100 and $500.
Affected count
About 6,800
Injuries reported
WindowTex has received six reports of steel pins becoming dislodged from the window shade idler, causing some of the shades to fall. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Roller Window Shades
Consumer contact
WindowTex toll-free at (877) 294-3580 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.windowtex.com and click on the "Recall Information" link for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/WindowTex-Recalls-Custom-Roller-ShadesDon't want to check this manually?
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