Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
Recall 11264 · Jun 30, 2011 · Wm. Wright Co.
48,000
units affected
48,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11264
- Date
- Jun 30, 2011
- Company
- Wm. Wright Co.
- Units affected
- 48,000
- Product
- Roman shade make-it-yourself kits
- Product type
- Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves all Wrights® "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4-inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package.
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 shade, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled roman shade make-it-yourself kits?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned 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 shade, 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.