CPSCGeneral Alert
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Moun...
Published: November 20, 2008Recall ID: 09051Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions."
Affected Products
Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Near-Strangulation-of-Child-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Window-Blinds-by-Green-Mountain-Vista |
| Title | Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/a163684ee2964e55bc2905211232adfd.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Insulated Black-Out Roller Shade |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/12f88e088e2b4716b9b86d05c4afbc18.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Insulated Roman Shade |
| Hazards › Name | The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old girl from Bristol, Conn., who suffered a near strangulation, June 2008, when she placed a loose bead cord loop around her neck and then slipped off the radiator where she was standing. Her 5-year-old brother lifted his sister, who was gasping for air, from the cord entanglement. She vomited and had deep neck bruising, but has since recovered from her injuries. |
| Products › Name | Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 7,300 |
| Recall I D | 5011 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions. |
| Retailers › Name | Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200. |
| Recall Date | 2008-11-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions." |
| Recall Number | 09051 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639- 1728 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gmvista.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |