Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Recall 10156 · Mar 4, 2010 · Ethan Allen Global Inc.
163,000
units affected
163,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10156
- Date
- Mar 4, 2010
- Company
- Ethan Allen Global Inc.
- Units affected
- 163,000
- Product
- Roman Shades
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.
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 shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled roman shades?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit.
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 shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
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.