Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
What was recalled
This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."
Hazard
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.
Injuries
None reported.
Made in
Taiwan
Where it was sold
- West Elm catalog nationwide and through the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com from January 2005 through August 2009 for between $30 and $40.
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