Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-06-30 · 11264
Hazards
Strangulations 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
11264
Date
2011-06-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.
Retailer(s)
Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves all Wrights® "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4-inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package.