Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-10-27 · 10023
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
10023
Date
2009-10-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Faux Suede Roman Shades
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Hanover Direct/Domestications via internet at www.domestications.com and through catalog sales nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $20 and $40.
Importer(s)
Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications) of Weehawken, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on the packaging box.