May 4, 2010
Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades
Name of Product: Roman Shades
Units: About 5,600
Importer/Retailer: Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
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.
Description: This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below.
| Style | Item Number | Size | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Roman Shade | 507591 507601 507611 507621 507631 507641 507651 507661 |
23"
X 64" 27" X 64" 31" X 64" 33" X 64" 35" X 64" 36" X 64" 39" X 64" 48" X 64" |
Ivory, Antique Ivory, Merlot, Camel, Sage, and Expresso |
| Roman Shades with Tassels | 520871 520872 520873 520874 |
23"
X 64" 31" X 64" 35" X 64" 48" X 64" |
Gold and Taupe |
| Duppioni Roman Shades | 508361 508362 508363 |
30"
X 64" 36" X 64" 48" X 64" |
Green Tea, Linen, Dusty Blue, Gold and Merlot |
Sold at: Blair and other retail stores in Warren and Grove City, Pa., Blair catalogs and www.blair.com between April 2007 and January 2010 for between $15 and $65.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit. Consumers can call (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit the Council's Web site at www.windowcovering.org
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit the firm's website at www.blair.com. Consumers can also contact the firm by email at blairproductrecall@blair.com