Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
USWm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
Recalling Firm: Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.
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 shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves all Wrights® "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4-inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package.
Affected Products
Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Wm-Wright-Co-Recalls-Roman-Shade-Kits-due-to-Risk-of-Strangulation |
| Title | Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/shade1.JPG |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Roman shade kit |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/shade2.JPG |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Roman shade kit |
| 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 shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Roman shade make-it-yourself kits |
| Products › Type | Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Products › Category I D | 67795 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 48,000 |
| Recall I D | 710 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit. |
| Retailers › Name | Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25. |
| Recall Date | 2011-06-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves all Wrights® "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4-inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package. |
| Recall Number | 11264 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Wm. Wright toll-free at (800) 545-5740 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simplicity.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-05T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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