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U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair of Roman Shades by Airtex Designs Group; Sold Exclusively by The Land of Nod Strangulation 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.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co. Sold at Ross Stores Strangulation can occur when a child's neck is caught 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.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart Under certain circumstances, strangulation hazards to children can occur with either of these products.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry 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.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm 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.  |
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen 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.  |
U.S. CPSC October 7, 2010 |
Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation 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.  |
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2011 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store 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.  |
U.S. CPSC April 7, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture 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.  |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores 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.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney Under certain circumstances, strangulation hazards to children can occur with either of these products.  |
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer Meijer has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.  |
U.S. CPSC December 1, 2010 |
Lowe's Stores Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds; Two Near Strangulations Involved Young Children 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.  |
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Louis Hornick & Co.; Sold Exclusively at Bed Bath & Beyond 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.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc. These shades have an exposed operating cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade and a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor hangs loosely by the shade, both posing strangulation hazards to children.  |
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications 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.  |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009 |
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids 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.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman and Roller Shades Sold at Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBTeens: Expands previous recall of Roman shades sold at Pottery Barn Kids Roman Shades: 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.  |
U.S. CPSC June 30, 2011 |
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation 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.  |
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics 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.  |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009 |
Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc. Roll-up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.  |
U.S. CPSC July 22, 2010 |
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble Smith+Noble has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.  |
U.S. CPSC May 4, 2010 |
Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation 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.  |
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2010 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades, Roll-Up Blinds, and Roller Blinds by Hanover Direct/Domestications The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Roman shades, roll-up blinds and roller blinds because of the risk of strangulation.  |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck in an exposed inner cord on the backside of the roman blinds.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. Also, children can become entangled in the looped pull cord.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Window Covering Safety Council Recalls to Repair All Roman and Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulations in the recalled roll-up blinds can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.  |
U.S. CPSC December 17, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cords of the pull cord above the breakaway device and the device fails to breakaway.  |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009 |
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall To Repair Window Blinds By Vertical Land The horizontal blinds lack inner cord stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out, could allow a child to become entangled in the loop and strangle.  |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009 |
Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Blinds; Sold Exclusively at IKEA The Roman blind has a continuous looped bead chain that, when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a strangulation hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Lotus & Windoware: Sold Exclusively at Ace Hardware and Big Lots Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.  |
U.S. CPSC December 15, 2009 |
CPSC Announces Voluntary Recalls to Repair Millions of Roman Shades and Roll Up Blinds by Multiple Firms These window coverings present a serious risk of strangulation to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC November 20, 2008 |
Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Window Blinds by Green Mountain Vista The black-out roller shades and insulated roman shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the blind, posing a fatal strangulation hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC January 13, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Window Blinds Sold at Cost Plus and World Market Stores These shades have a looped pull cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. Looped pull cords and exposed inner cords on roman shades present a strangulation hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC June 15, 2010 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds by Chicology Strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.  |
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2009 |
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.  |
U.S. CPSC June 10, 2010 |
IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation IKEA expands previous recalls of Roman and roller blinds and has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.  |
U.S. CPSC September 9, 2010 |
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Recalls Roll-Up Blinds due to Risk of Strangulation Strangulation can occur when the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop, or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.  |
U.S. CPSC February 3, 2005 |
Once Upon a Family Recall of Memory Trunks The lid can fall on a child who is looking or reaching inside entrapping the child at the neck, which poses a risk of strangulation. Also, the lid can close and self-fasten, entrapping the child inside the trunk, which poses a suffocation hazard.  |
U.S. CPSC April 30, 2010 |
Gap Recalls Baby Swimsuits Due to Strangulation Hazard The swimsuits have halter straps that were manufactured too short causing the plastic ring located at the neck of the swimsuit to press against the child's throat and obstruct the airway. This poses a strangulation hazard to the child.  |
U.S. CPSC September 8, 2009 |
O'Neill Children's Hooded Sweatshirts with Drawstrings Recalled by La Jolla Sport Due to Strangulation Hazard The recalled sweatshirts have a drawstring through the hood, which can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets or sweatshirts.  |
U.S. CPSC April 4, 2007 |
OKK Trading Recalls Baby Dolls Due to Choking Hazard These dolls contain small parts, which can pose a choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC September 25, 2003 |
Bunk Beds Recalled by Home Line Industries These bunk beds have openings between the guardrails and between guardrails and the end structures that are too large. A child's body could slide between the opening and become trapped by the child's head. This poses a strangulation hazard to children.  |
U.S. CPSC September 19, 2006 |
Regal Lager Inc. Recalls Travel Cots Due to Choking Hazard The plastic cap on the corner connectors can come loose, posing a small parts choking hazard to young children.  |
U.S. CPSC February 11, 2011 |
Two Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions The cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and toddlers if placed too close to a crib.  |
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2005 |
Target Recall of Back Trails Jr. Bicycle Helmets Some of these helmets do not meet CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, which poses a risk of riders suffering head injuries.  |
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2005 |
The Step 2 Co. Recall to Repair Toddler Swings The straps on these swings could break, causing a child riding in the swing to fall to the ground and suffer injuries.  |
U.S. CPSC September 7, 2006 |
LeapFrog Recalls to Repair Children's Activity Centers Due to Arm Entrapment Hazard A child's arm can become caught in the activity center's plastic tube, posing a risk of injury to children.  |
U.S. CPSC September 30, 2004 |
Old Window Coverings Pose Strangulation Risk Consumers are urged to repair or replace window coverings purchased before 2001. Strangulations can occur when young children become entangled in the inner or outer cord on the window covering.  |
U.S. CPSC November 10, 2010 |
Big Ideas Marketing Recalls to Repair Horse-on-a-Stick Toys Due to Strangulation Hazard The reins on horse-on-a-stick toy's bridle are long enough to form a loop around a child's head and neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children.  |