Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-12-15 · 10068
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.
Recall
Number
10068
Date
2009-12-15
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roman Shades
Companies
Retailer(s)
Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.
Distributor(s)
All Strong Industry (USA) Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Country of manufacture
Taiwan; Thailand; China
Description
This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF" (Ching Feng Fashion Home Fashions Co., Ltd.), "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.