Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
Recall 10068 · Dec 15, 2009 · All Strong Industry (USA) Inc.
290,000
units affected
290,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10068
- Date
- Dec 15, 2009
- Company
- All Strong Industry (USA) Inc.
- Units affected
- 290,000
- Product
- Roman Shades
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF" (Ching Feng Fashion Home Fashions Co., Ltd.), "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- In February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.
- Sold at
- Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.
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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 the Window Covering Safety Council for 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.
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.