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Entrapment / StrangulationAugust 26, 2009CPSC #09328

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions

Product
Window Coverings
Units affected
245,000
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through April 2009 for between $200 and $2000 per shade.

Photos

Roller ShadesRoller Shades CordTag from roller shades
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