Shadeks Recalls ShadesU Roller Window Shades Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards and Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Violation of Federal Regulations for Window Coverings; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Recall 25151 · Feb 20, 2025 · Shadeks
15,500
units affected
15,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25151
- Date
- Feb 20, 2025
- Company
- Shadeks
- Units affected
- 15,500
- Product
- ShadesU Roller Window Shades
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves ShadesU Roller Window Shades sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The roller blinds were sold in multiple colors with sizes ranging from a width of 20 to 90 inches and height of 72 inches. "ShadesU" is printed on the label sticker on the right side of the bottom rail of the blinds.
What can happen
The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window blinds also violate federal regulations for labeling of window coverings.
The fix
Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return the shades for a free repair. Shadeks will remove the long operating cord and update the shades to a cordless design. Consumers will need to provide their contact information and address to receive a free shipping label. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2024 for between $34 and $170.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled shadesu roller window shades?
Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return the shades for a free repair. Shadeks will remove the long operating cord and update the shades to a cordless design. Consumers will need to provide their contact information and address to.
What is the hazard?
The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window blinds also violate federal.
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.