Roman Shades
CPSC Recall #10-217 — May 3, 2010
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 10-217 |
| Recall Date | May 3, 2010 |
| Remedy Type | Repair |
| Units Affected | About 5,600 |
| Importer | Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa. |
| Manufactured In | Taiwan and China |
Where It Was Sold
| Blair and other retail stores in Warren and Grove City |
| Pa. |
| Blair catalogs and www.blair.com between April 2007 and January 2010 for between $15 and $65. |
Product
Roman Shades
Description
Blair has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below. PhotosStyleItem NumberSizeColorsStandard Roman Shade50759150760150761150762150763150764150765150766123" X 64"27" X 64"31" X 64"33" X 64"35" X 64"36" X 64"39" X 64"48" X 64"Ivory, Antique Ivory, Merlot, Camel, Sage, and ExpressoRoman Shades with Tassels52087152087252087352087423" X 64"31" X 64"35" X 64"48" X 64"Gold and TaupeDuppioni Roman Shades50836150836250836330" X 64"36" X 64"48" X 64"Green Tea, Linen, Dusty Blue, Gold and Merlot
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.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit. Consumers can call (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit the Council's Web site at www.windowcoverings.org.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Repair) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.