Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-11-20 · 09051
Hazards
The black-out roller shades and insulated Roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.
Recall
Number
09051
Date
2008-11-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Insulated Black-Out Roller Shades and Insulated Roman Shades
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Green Mountain Vista Inc., of Williston, Vt.
Retailer(s)
Country Curtains, Plow & Hearth, The Linen Source, Sturbridge Yankee Workshop, Ann & Hope, The Sportsman's Guide, Target.com, The Curtain Shop of Maine, and Solutions Catalog. Sold nationwide from June 2005 through September 2008 for between $60 and $200.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall includes all insulated black-out roller shades (colors: white, cream, harvest, light sage) and insulated Roman shades sizes 48, 60 and 72 (colors: white, natural, sage, sienna, blue, goldenrod, mahogany, terracotta). The shades have RN number 107875 printed on the care label of the shade and identify the manufacturer on the "Installation and Care Instructions."