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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2009-08-26

Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids

Is my product affected?

Roman Shades

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Pottery Barn Kids roman shades with exposed inner cords on the back are being recalled because children can strangle themselves by placing their neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind, or by pulling the cord out and wrapping it around their neck. The recall covers all sizes and colors of these roman shades, which can be identified by two sewn-in labels at the bottom edge—a smaller label identifying the manufacturer as "pottery barn kids" and a larger orange, black and white label warning that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." Roman shades with a fabric covering over the cords are not affected by this recall.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value.

Details from the source

This recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn Kids 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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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