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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 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 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 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 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 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 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	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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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	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 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	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 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 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 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 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 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 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	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 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 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 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 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 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 December 15, 2009	Near Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman and Roller Shades Sold at Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBTeens: Expands previous recall of Roman shades sold at Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades: 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 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 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 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 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 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 November 10, 2010	Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2007	Window Blinds Sold Exclusively at Lowe's Stores Recalled for Repair by Springs Window Fashions Due to Strangulation Hazard The window blinds have a pull cord that is looped, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.
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 October 4, 2006	CPSC Warns Older Window Coverings Pose Strangulation Risk to Children Steps consumers can take to help prevent strangulation from window coverings.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2010	Hoover Recalls Upright Vacuum Cleaners Due to Fire and Shock Hazards The power cord is not properly routed or securely seated in the cord rewind assembly allowing the power cord to be pulled loose. This poses fire and shock hazards.
U.S. CPSC December 23, 2008	Munire Recalls "Newport Rubbed Black" Cribs and Matching Furniture Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The red paint which is underneath the black finish paint on some of the cribs and matching furniture exceeds federal lead limits. If ingested by young children lead can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC September 17, 2008	Hanashop Recalls Counterfeit Power Cords Due to Fire and Shock Hazard; Sold Exclusively on eBay The power cord wires are significantly undersized and allow incorrect insertion of the power plug, posing a risk of fire and/or shock to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2007	Oriental Trading Company Inc. Recalls Children's Necklaces Due to Lead Hazard The recalled children's necklaces contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
U.S. CPSC March 1, 2011	FAB/Starpoint Recalls Circo Beaded Door Curtains Due to Risk of Strangulation; Sold Exclusively at Target Strangulations can occur when a child plays with the beaded strands by wrapping them around their necks or by creating loops in which they can insert their heads.
U.S. CPSC April 6, 2011	Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC September 24, 2003	CPSC Announces Results of Investigation of Yo-Yo Water Ball Toys The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission believes there is a low but potential risk of strangulation from the yo-yo water ball toy. The stretchy cord of the toy can wrap around a child's neck when the child swings the toy overhead like a lasso.