CPSCGeneral Alert
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; S...
Published: August 26, 2009Recall ID: 09327Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
Product Description & Identification
This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown.
Affected Products
Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Victoria-Classics-Roman-Shades-Sold-Exclusively-by-Target-Stores |
| Title | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/brownshades.jpeg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Roman Shade |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/tanshades.jpeg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Roman Shade |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/redshades.jpeg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Roman Shade |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/shades cords.jpeg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Roman Shade Cord |
| Hazards › Name | 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades |
| Products › Type | Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Products › Category I D | 1853 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 163,000 |
| Recall I D | 5480 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit. |
| Importers › Name | Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40. |
| Recall Date | 2009-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown. |
| Recall Number | 09327 |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Victoria Classics toll-free at (800) 583-9845 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.victoriaclassics.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |