WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-12-16 · 15047
Hazards
A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
Recall
Number
15047
Date
2014-12-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roller Window Shades
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex, of Garden City Park, NY
Retailer(s)
WindowTex authorized dealers nationwide from April 2014 through June 2014 for between $100 and $500.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves WindowTex custom-made fabric roller window shades that are raised and lowered by a side-mounted chain. The recalled shades have an idler with steel pin inserted into one end of the roller tube. The steel pin is used to connect the window shade to the metal mounting bracket. Roller shades included in this recall have idlers with model number D15T, used with a 1½-inch roller tube, and model number D20T, used with a 2-inch roller tube.