Risk of Strangulation Prompts · Recalled
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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
- Units
- About 163,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $15–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, 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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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, or visit the firm's Web site at www.victoriaclassics.com.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 26 2009; last revised JUN 13 2014.
