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.
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.
Contact Information
For more information, contact The Shade Store toll-free at (800) 754-1455 or by e-mail at help@theshadestore.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Five showroom locations and online at www.theshadestore.com from February 2006 through March 2011 for between $120 and $355 per shade.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y.
Remedy
Repair
Recall Number
11747
Product Information
Product Name
Roman shades
Product Type
Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
Number of Units
About 45,000 Roman shades
Manufacturer Name
The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y.
Manufactured In
United States