Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod
Recall 10710 · Dec 15, 2009 · Airtex Design Group Inc.
2,000
units affected
2,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10710
- Date
- Dec 15, 2009
- Company
- Airtex Design Group Inc.
- Units affected
- 2,000
- Product
- Roman Shades "Weren't Built in a Day"
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves all Roman shades sold by The Land of Nod. The 100% cotton shades with black-out lining were sold in solid blue chambray or in beige with pink, blue or green stripes and measure 36 inches or 48 inches wide by 63 inches long. A label sewn on the lower right back of the shade states "The Land of Nod" and "Made in China."
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades. The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington state, its catalog and Web site from February 2007 through August 2009 for between $109 and $129.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled roman shades "weren't built in a day"?
Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades. The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.
What is the hazard?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.