ROMAN SHADES AND BLINDS

FAUX WOOD BLINDS

American Vintage Group LLC is recallng Faux Wood Blinds sold in Texas from April 2009 to September 2009. 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.

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2” slats in two colors – silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. There is a label inside the head rail that states “NIENMADE China” and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters “MFG” followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, “Cords and bead chains can loop around a child’s neck and STRANGLE.”

Consumers should contact American Vintage at (866) 831-1524 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.AmericanVintagegroup.com to schedule an appointment for on-site repair of their blinds. More info at www.recalls.org. 

RESTORATION HARDWARE SHADES

Restoration Hardware Baby & Child is recalling Roman Shades with Black-out Lining sold at Restoration Hardware Baby & Child stores nationwide from June 2008 to August 2009. 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.

This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48-inches wide by 64-inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states “baby & child Restoration Hardware” and “Made in China.” 

Consumers should contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child at (800) 318-5029 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit  www.rhbabyandchild.com (pdf) to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.

ROMAN SHADES

Land of Nod is recalling Roman Shades “Weren’t Built in a Day” sold by The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington state from February 2007 to August 2009. 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.

This recall involves all Roman shades sold by The Land of Nod. A label sewn on the lower right back of the shade states “The Land of Nod” and “Made in China.”

The Land of Nod will be sending free repair kits to all known consumers.

Consumers can also contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, visit www.landofnod.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SHADES SOLD BY J.C. PENNEY

J.C. Penney Purchasing Corp. is recalling Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds sold by J.C. Penney nationwide. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cord of the roman shades or becomes entangled on the loop of the roll-up blinds.

This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by JCPenney.

Consumers contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Consumers can also contact JCPenney  at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit  www.jcp.com. More info at www.recalls.org 

SHADES SOLD BY WALMART

Walmart Stores Inc. is recalling Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades sold at Walmart stores nationwide from January 1999 to September 2009. Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the cord of the roman shades or becomes entangled on the loop of the roll-up blinds.

This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.

Consumers contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers with bamboo roll-up blinds should take the blinds to their Walmart store for a full refund.

Consumers can also contact Walmart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit  www.walmartstores.com. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SHADES BY ALL STRONG INDUSTRY

All Strong Industry (USA) Inc. is recalling Roman Shades sold nationwide from January 2003 to May 2005. 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.

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. “RN 103984” is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.

Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org for a free repair kit.

ROLL-UP BLINDS

Lotus & Windoware Inc. are recalling ¼” Oval Roll-up Blinds sold at Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 to April 2009. 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.

This recall involves all roll-up blinds without release clips. The roll-up blinds have plastic, ¼” oval-shaped slats, and measure either 48” or 72” long. The blinds were sold with two warning hang tags indicating ways to avoid strangulation.

Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org 

SHADES SOLD AT BIG LOT 

International Merchandise is recalling  Deluxe Matchstick Roll-up Shades sold nationwide at Big Lot stores from January 2009 to June 2009.  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.

This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24”, 36”, 48” and 72” by 72” long in a “natural” color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: “Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops.”

Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org for a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org. 

SHADES SOLD AT POTTERY BARN

Pottery Barn is recalling Roman Shades and Paxton Roller Shades sold at Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids and PBteen nationwide from January 1998 to October 2009. 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.

This recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen Roman shades with and without fabric backing and the Paxton roller shades.

Consumers should contact Pottery Barn at (800) 492-1949 anytime, or visit the  www.potterybarn.com, www.potterybarnkids.com and www.pbteen.comPottery Barn to receive a free repair kit for these products. More info at www.recalls.org.

SHADES SOLD AT WEST ELM

West Elm is recalling Jute/Poly Roman Shades sold exclusively by West Elm nationwide from January 2005 to August 2009. 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.

This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades.

Consumers should contact West Elm at (800) 492-1949 anytime, or visit  www.westelm.comto arrange for free pick up of the shade. More info at www.recalls.org.

SHADES BY DRAPER

Draper Inc. is recalling Roman Shades sold nationwide from March 2000 to September 2009. 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.

This recall involves two models of Roman FlexShades – Roman-CL (clutch/manually operated by a bead-chain) and Roman-MO (motorized).

Consumers should call Draper at (877) 315- 7037 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.draperinc.com and click on the “Roman Shade Recall” button for a free retrofit kit. More info at www.recalls.org. .

SHADES SOLD AT ROSS STORES

Louis Hornick & Company is recalling Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold at Ross Stores nationwide from March 2009 to October 2009. 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.

This recall includes all sizes and colors of Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Ross Stores with exposed inner cords on the back.

Consumers contact Louis Hornick & Company at (800) 517-3612 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit www.hornickindustries.com to receive a free repair kit. More info at www.recalls.org.