Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-07-22 · 10307
Hazards
Roman Shades: Strangulations 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. Roller Shades: Strangulation can occur if the shade's continuous loop cord is not attached to the wall with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.
Recall
Number
10307
Date
2010-07-22
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roman and Roller shades
Companies
Retailer(s)
Smith+Noble online at www.smithandnoble.com and through catalog sales nationwide from 1998 through April 2010 for between $100 and $1,600, depending on custom size and options.
Distributor(s)
Smith+Noble, of Corona, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China; Mexico; United States
Description
This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements.