Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
The 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.
Incidents reported: None reported.
What to do now
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.
Contact: For more information, contact The Shade Store toll-free at (800) 754-1455 or by e-mail at help@theshadestore.com
About this recall
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 photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC