CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 20, 2008

Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista

This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions."

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Green Mountain Vista Inc. to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer is not able to install the tensioning device, contact Green Mountain Vista for further instructions.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639- 1728 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gmvista.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200.
Injuries
CPSC received a report of a 2-year-old girl from Bristol, Conn., who suffered a near strangulation, June 2008, when she placed a loose bead cord loop around her neck and then slipped off the radiator where she was standing. Her 5-year-old brother lifted h
Manufacturer
Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt.
Recall Number
09051

Product Information

Product Name
Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades
Product Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Number of Units
About 7,300
Manufacturer Name
Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Website www.gmvista.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639- 1728 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.gmvista.com