# Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart
> **CPSC recall** · 2009-12-15 · 10067 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 10067
- **Date:** 2009-12-15
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades

## Hazards

Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Roman Shades: 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.

## Retailer(s)

Walmart stores nationwide and at www.walmart.com or www.samsclub.com from January 1999 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.

## Importer(s)

Walmart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.

## Country of manufacture

China; Thailand

## Description

This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-and-Roman-Shades-by-Walmart)
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