Shades and Blinds Recall
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August 26 2009, Various Blinds and Shades Are Recalled Due To Strangulation Hazard
Several incidents prompt the recall of various Blinds and Shades with exposed inner cords or cord loops.
This recall involves:
- 120,000 MELINA Roman blinds of all sizes/colors.
These blinds have a sewn-in label at the top edge of the blind with the IKEA logotype, article name (MELINA), 5-digit supplier number 19395, four digit date stamp (YYWW) and the words Made in Taiwan. On the bottom edge of the blind there is a sewn-in orange/white safety warning label. The blinds are made from 100% polyester. They were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $20 and $40.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman blinds and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime.
- 4.2 million Lewis Hyman roll-up blinds without release clips and 600,000 Woolrich Roman shades.
The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about 1/4 inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture.
Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall.
The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively.
The Roman shades were sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide and on Target.com from March 2006 through December 2008 for between $25 and $43. The roll-up blinds were sold at retail stores nationwide from January 1999 through December 2003 for between $6 and $20.
Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. The repair kits for the Roman shades will be available by the end of September.
For additional information, contact Lewis Hyman toll-free at (877) 354-5457 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT daily.
- 85,000 Pottery Barn Roman Shades with exposed inner cords on the back.
Two sewn-in labels are located at the bottom edge of the shade. The smaller label identifies the manufacturer as "pottery barn kids" while the second larger orange, black and white label warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." Roman shades with a fabric covering over the cords are not being recalled. Sold at: Pottery Barn Kids catalog nationwide and through the firm"s Web site at www.potterybarnkids.com from January 2003 through May 2007 for between $30 and $60.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value. For additional information, contact Pottery Barn Kids toll-free at (800) 492-1949 anytime.
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163,000 Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades.
All shades have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown.
Sold at Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit. For additional information, contact Victoria Classics toll-free at (800) 583-9845 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily.
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245,000 Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions.
The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.
Sold at Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through April 2009 for between $200 and $2000 per shade.
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact Lutron for further instructions. For additional information, contact Lutron at (866) 793-4270 anytime.
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Shades by Vertical Land.
15,400 horizontal shades that do not have inner cord stop devices, and 16,400 vertical shades and 800 Cellular Shades that do not have a cord tensioning device.
A sticker identification label can be found on the head rail of some of the window coverings which lists the company's name, address and telephone number. Sold at Vertical Land stores in Panama City and Pensacola, Fla. from January 1992 through December 2006 for between $60 and $200 (depending on the size of the blind).
Consumers should immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Vertical Land to receive a free retrofit kit. For additional information, contact Vertical Land at (800) 423-8653 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
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