Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-11-24 · 16042
Hazards
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out and wraps it around his/her neck.
Recall
Number
16042
Date
2015-11-24
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roman shades
Remedies
Options
Replace; Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
Retailer(s)
54 Electric (formerly, Pfeiffer Electric), Bekins, Burgin Drapery Workroom, Don Fillers & Associates (DFA), Rosenburg Power Window Treatments and other residential window shading dealers from December 2009 through July 2015 for between $675 and $8,000.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.