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CPSCRecalled Dec 15, 2009 · #10075

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co. Sold at Ross Stores

Hazard

Strangulation 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.

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Description

This recall includes all sizes and colors of Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Ross Stores with exposed inner cords on the back. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE. Always keep cords ... to get to cords."

Product details

Product
Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades
Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Ross Stores nationwide and from March 2009 through October 2009 for between $4 and $10.
Made in
China

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit.

View the official CPSC notice