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 shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 30, 2011

Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation

This recall involves all Wrights® "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4-inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Wm. Wright toll-free at (800) 545-5740 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simplicity.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11264

Product Information

Product Name
Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
Product Type
Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
Number of Units
About 48,000
Manufacturer Name
Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (800) 545-5740
Website www.simplicity.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Wm. Wright toll-free at (800) 545-5740 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simplicity.com