Window Shades Recalled by Carra Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-11-03 · 16705
Hazards
Cellular, Roller and Soft Horizontal Shades: Strangulation can occur when the shade's continuous loop pull cord or bead chain is not attached to the wall with a tension device and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. Roman Shades: Strangulation 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.
Recall
Number
16705
Date
2015-11-03
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Window shades
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Online and by phone orders at Blinds.com, Blinds Century (aka American Blinds), Blinds Wholesale, HomeCraft, Home Depot, JustBlinds.com, Nobrainer Blinds, Office Depot, Rugs Direct BFC, Steve's Blinds, Wayfair and Window World Blinds for between $35 and $775. The cellular shades were sold from August 2014 through February 2015. The roller shades were sold from September 2010 through September 2013. The soft horizontal shades were sold from July 2010 through March 2012. The Roman shades were sold
Importer(s)
Carra Imports LLC, of Middleton, Wis.; Carra USA Inc., of Jamaica, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
Turkey
Description
This recall involves custom made-to-order cellular, roller, soft horizontal and Roman style solar shades. The shades were sold in a variety of custom sizes and colors. The shades do not have any identifying labels or markings on the products.