Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-03-04 · 10156
Hazards
Strangulation 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. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
Recall
Number
10156
Date
2010-03-04
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roman Shades
Companies
Retailer(s)
Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000.
Distributor(s)
Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.