Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation

Recalled May 4, 2010 · CPSC recall 10217 · Blair

Picture of Recalled Standard Roman Shade

Picture of Recalled Roman Shades with Tassels

Picture of Recalled Duppioni Roman Shades

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit. Consumers can call (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit the Council's Web site at www.windowcoverings.org

Units

About 1,700

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below. Photos Style Item Number Size Colors Standard Roman Shade 507591 507601 507611 507621 507631 507641 507651 507661 23" X 64" 27" X 64" 31" X 64" 33" X 64" 35" X 64" 36" X 64" 39" X 64" 48" X 64" Ivory, Antique Ivory, Merlot, Camel, Sage, and Expresso Roman Shades with Tassels 520871 520872 520873 520874 23" X 64" 31" X 64" 35" X 64" 48" X 64" Gold and Taupe Duppioni Roman Shades 508361 508362 508363 30" X 64" 36" X 64" 48" X 64" Green Tea, Linen, Dusty Blue, Gold and Merlot

What to do

Contact

For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com. Consumers can also contact the firm by email at [email protected]

Product

Roman Shades

Imported by

Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.

Retailers

Blair and other retail stores in Warren and Grove City, Pa., Blair catalogs and www.blair.com between April 2007 and January 2010 for between $15 and $65.

Made in

Taiwan · China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →