Roman Shades
CPSC Recall #10-217 — May 3, 2010
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
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.
Units Affected
About 5,600
Sold At
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.
Importer
Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
Manufactured In
Taiwan and China