Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation

Recalled October 7, 2010 · CPSC recall 11007 · Green Mountain Vista

Hazard

Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 200,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades. These shades have a small sewn-on label on the back side of the shade with RN#107875.

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639-1728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gmvista.com Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.

Product

Roman shades

Manufacturer(s)

Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt.

Retailers

Specialty home textile retail shops and mail order companies nationwide from September 2004 through August 2010 for between $40 and $120.

Made in

China

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