CPSCRecalled Nov 20, 2008 · #09051
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
Hazard
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
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This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions."
Product details
- Product
- Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades
- Type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Manufacturer
- Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt.
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions.