Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-12-17 · 10712
Hazards
Strangulation 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
10712
Date
2009-12-17
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roman Shades with Black-out Lining
Companies
Retailer(s)
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child stores and catalog nationwide and on the Web site from June 2008 through August 2009 for between about $110 and $250.
Importer(s)
Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48 inches wide by 64 inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states "baby & child Restoration Hardware" and "Made in China." For additional description information of the recalled products go to www.rhbabyandchild.com