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CPSCRecalled Jun 30, 2011 · #11747

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store

Hazard

Strangulations 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 involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.

Product details

Product
Roman shades
Type
Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
Manufacturer
The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y.
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Five showroom locations and online at www.theshadestore.com from February 2006 through March 2011 for between $120 and $355 per shade.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.

View the official CPSC notice