Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation
What's being recalled
Roman Shades
Units: About 1,700
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
The problem, in CPSC's words
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.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
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
How to contact the company
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 [email protected]
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10217, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.