Wm. Wright Co. · Recalled
Wm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation
Strangulations 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.
- Units
- About 48,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$25
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves all Wrights® "my home make-it-yourself" Roman shade kits with item numbers 1451007001, 1451008001 or 1451008001A. The kit fits windows of a maximum size of 48" W x 60" L. It includes 15 yards of Roman shade tape, 15 yards of drapery cord, 4-inch "L" brackets, 18 screws, one cord cleat and instructions. The item number and "Wm. Wright Co." can be found on the back of the package.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart, Jo-Ann Stores and other specialty textile and variety retail shops nationwide from December 2007 through June 2011 for between $20 and $25.
- Product type
- Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Wm. Wright Co., of Antioch, Tenn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Wm. Wright for a free repair kit including a fabric voucher, new instructions and warning tags. Unused kits should be returned to place of purchase for a redesigned kit.
For additional information, contact Wm. Wright toll-free at (800) 545-5740 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.simplicity.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 JUN 30 2011; last revised JUL 05 2016.
