CPSCGeneral Alert
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by...
Published: December 17, 2009Recall ID: 10712Category: 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 blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48 inches wide by 64 inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states "baby & child Restoration Hardware" and "Made in China." For additional description information of the recalled products go to www.rhbabyandchild.com
Affected Products
Roman Shades with Black-out Lining
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roman-Shades-Sold-Exclusively-by-Restoration-Hardware-Baby--Child |
| Title | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/81425562e79d4caa821c162db7ce83d7.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Roman Shade |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/11d424794cde4af89b22995bf2d9cf46.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Roman Shade showing cord |
| 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 blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Roman Shades with Black-out Lining |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,600 units |
| Recall I D | 397 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades and contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child to receive a free repair kit. All known purchasers have been contacted by the firm. The free repair kit will be available within six weeks. |
| Importers › Name | Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Restoration Hardware Baby & Child stores and catalog nationwide and on the Web site from June 2008 through August 2009 for between about $110 and $250. |
| Recall Date | 2009-12-17T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48 inches wide by 64 inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states "baby & child Restoration Hardware" and "Made in China." For additional description information of the recalled products go to www.rhbabyandchild.com |
| Recall Number | 10712 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child at (800) 318-5029 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.rhbabyandchild.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |