Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-08-26 · 09327
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
Recall
Number
09327
Date
2009-08-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades
Companies
Retailer(s)
Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.
Importer(s)
Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown.