Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Recall 09327 · Aug 26, 2009 · Victoria Classics
163,000
units affected
163,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09327
- Date
- Aug 26, 2009
- Company
- Victoria Classics
- Units affected
- 163,000
- Product
- Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown.
What can happen
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thermal sailcloth and matchstick bamboo roman shades?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation 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.