CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 4, 2010

Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation

This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below. Photos Style Item Number Size Colors Standard Roman Shade 507591 507601 507611 507621 507631 507641 507651 507661 23" 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 Expresso Roman Shades with Tassels 520871 520872 520873 520874 23" X 64" 31" X 64" 35" X 64" 48" X 64" Gold and Taupe Duppioni Roman Shades 508361 508362 508363 30" X 64" 36" X 64" 48" X 64" Green Tea, Linen, Dusty Blue, Gold and Merlot

Required Consumer Action

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

Contact Information

For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com Consumers can also contact the firm by email at blairproductrecall@blair.com

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
10217

Product Information

Product Name
Roman Shades
Product Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Number of Units
About 1,700
Imported By
Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (877) 392-7095
Website www.blair.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com. Consumers can also contact the firm by email at blairproductrecall@blair.com