CPSC2015-11-24
Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
Hazard
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.
Sold at
54 Electric (formerly, Pfeiffer Electric), Bekins, Burgin Drapery Workroom, Don Fillers & Associates (DFA), Rosenburg Power Window Treatments and other residential window shading dealers from December 2009 through July 2015 for between $675 and $8,000.
Affected count
About 240 in United States
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Roman shades
Consumer contact
Lutron Electronics toll-free at 844-478-2033 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lutron.com and click on Important Safety Notice.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Lutron-Electronics-Recalls-Roman-ShadesDon't want to check this manually?
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