CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Strangulation 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.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod
This recall involves all Roman shades sold by The Land of Nod. The 100% cotton shades with black-out lining were sold in solid blue chambray or in beige with pink, blue or green stripes and measure 36 inches or 48 inches wide by 63 inches long. A label sewn on the lower right back of the shade states "The Land of Nod" and "Made in China."
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades. The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.landofnod.com or send an e-mail to recall@landofnod.com
Recall Details
Sold At
The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington state, its catalog and Web site from February 2007 through August 2009 for between $109 and $129.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
10710
Product Information
Product Name
Roman Shades "Weren't Built in a Day"
Product Type
Blinds, Shades & Cords
Number of Units
About 2,000 units
Imported By
Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Manufactured In
China