Risk of Strangulation Prompts · Recalled
Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen
Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.
- Units
- About 163,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $400–$1,000
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.
The file
- Sold at
- Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000.
- Product type
- Blinds, Shades & Cords
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit.
For additional information, contact Ethan Allen toll-free at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contact the local Ethan Allen Design Center, or visit the firm's web site at www.ethanallen.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 MAR 04 2010; last revised MAY 23 2014.
