CPSCGeneral Alert
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Published: March 4, 2010Recall ID: 10156Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Strangulation 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. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.
Affected Products
Roman Shades
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roman-Shades-by-Ethan-Allen |
| Title | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/30e6fb1cec3d4dc0a8c2adc67c5c9c3e.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Roman Shade |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/85df7ca9674d4f358819281602f633de.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Roman shade hazard |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/1db2f438df08428aa23a6e9b96c27993.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Roman shade hazard |
| Hazards › Name | Strangulation 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. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Roman Shades |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 163,000 |
| Recall I D | 155 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000. |
| Recall Date | 2010-03-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand. |
| Distributors › Name | Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn. |
| Recall Number | 10156 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Ethan Allen toll-free at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contact the local Ethan Allen Design Center, or visit the firm's web site at www.ethanallen.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |