Risk of Strangulation Prompts · Recalled
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
- Units
- About 245,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $200–$2,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. 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.
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through April 2009 for between $200 and $2000 per shade.
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa., Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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, or visit the firm's Web site at www.lutron.com/cordedshades.
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 JAN 15 2015.
