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U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids 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.   |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co. Sold at Ross Stores Strangulation can occur when a child's neck is caught 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. |
U.S. CPSC
July 22, 2010 |
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble Smith+Noble has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. |
U.S. CPSC
March 4, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen 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. |
U.S. CPSC
March 2, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics 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. |
U.S. CPSC
November 10, 2010 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Roman shades, roll-up blinds and roller blinds because of the risk of strangulation. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 17, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child Strangulation 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod Strangulation 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc. These shades have an exposed operating cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade and a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor hangs loosely by the shade, both posing strangulation hazards to children. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop. |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart Under certain circumstances, strangulation hazards to children can occur with either of these products. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
CPSC Announces Voluntary Recalls to Repair Millions of Roman Shades and Roll Up Blinds by Multiple Firms These window coverings present a serious risk of strangulation to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
March 2, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer Meijer has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. |
U.S. CPSC
October 7, 2010 |
Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney Under certain circumstances, strangulation hazards to children can occur with either of these products. |
U.S. CPSC
December 1, 2010 |
Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children 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. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2011 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store 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. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores 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. |
U.S. CPSC
June 10, 2010 |
IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation IKEA expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds. |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications 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. |
U.S. CPSC
April 7, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture 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. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc. 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. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2008 |
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots 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. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Window Covering Safety Council Recalls to Repair All Roman and Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulations in the recalled roll-up blinds can occur if the lifting loop slides 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. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that, when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children. |
U.S. CPSC
June 30, 2011 |
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation 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. |
U.S. CPSC
November 20, 2008 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds. |
U.S. CPSC
January 13, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
May 4, 2010 |
Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation 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. |
U.S. CPSC
August 26, 2009 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land The horizontal blinds lack inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out, could allow a child to become entangled in the loop and strangle. |
U.S. CPSC
October 27, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair IKEA Roller Blinds Strangulations can occur if the blind's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop. |
U.S. CPSC
June 15, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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. |
U.S. CPSC
December 17, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway. |
U.S. CPSC
December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides 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. |
U.S. CPSC
July 14, 2010 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls to Repair Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards The cribs' drop-sides can detach when hardware breaks, creating a space into which a young child can become entrapped, which can lead to suffocation. A child can also fall out of the crib. Drop side incidents also occur due to incorrect assembly and with age-related wear and tear. |
U.S. CPSC
January 24, 2005 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Chamois Blankets The decorative stitching on the blanket's edge can come loose, allowing a child to become entangled in the yarn. This poses a strangulation hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 8, 2005 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Spindle Cribs The spindles on the crib's front rail can loosen and detach from the rail. This can allow the child to fall from the crib and poses a risk of entrapment. |
U.S. CPSC
September 9, 2010 |
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides 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. |
U.S. CPSC
September 1, 2011 |
Dolls Recalled by Pottery Barn Kids Due To Strangulation Hazard The hair on the Chloe and Sophie dolls may contain loops that are large enough to fit around a child's head and neck, and the headband on the Audrey doll, if loosened, can form a loop that fits around a child's head and neck. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2005 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Outdoor Trunks A problem with the lid support on the trunk could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands. |
U.S. CPSC
September 16, 2008 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children's Metal Water Bottles Due to Choking Hazard The sip top on the water bottles can pull off, posing a choking hazard to young children. |
U.S. CPSC
September 28, 2007 |
Lan Enterprises Recalls Doll Strollers After Child's Finger Tip was Severed; Product Also Poses an Entrapment Hazard to Young Children A child's finger can become caught in the rectangular metal clip or the black plastic side hinge, and this can sever a child's finger tip. Also, the strollers pose an entrapment hazard. |
U.S. CPSC
June 29, 2005 |
Pottery Barn Kids Recall of Toy Chests A problem with the lid support on the toy chest could cause the lid not to stay open, posing the risk of an impact injury to a child's head, fingers or hands. |
U.S. CPSC
October 1, 2008 |
Pottery Barn Recalls Wooden Hammock Stands Due to Fall and Laceration Hazard When used outdoors, the wood in the hammock stand can deteriorate over time and break, posing a risk of falls and lacerations to consumers. |
U.S. CPSC
September 30, 2004 |
Old Window Coverings Pose Strangulation Risk Consumers are urged to repair or replace window coverings purchased before 2001. Strangulations can occur when young children become entangled in the inner or outer cord on the window covering. |
U.S. CPSC
January 17, 2008 |
Pottery Barn Recalls Decorative Candles Due to Fire Hazard The candle's exterior coating can ignite, posing a fire hazard. |
