Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-023 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 27, 2009
- Brand
- Near Strangulation
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Faux Suede Roman Shades
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 90,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A. The shades were sold in Ivory, Taupe, Gold, Plum, Wine Red, Midnight Blue, Moss Green and Dark Brown and have a head rail that measures 23, 27, 31, 35, 39 43 or 48 inches. The shades have a sticker on the head rail with the letters "WS" and "style 12810A" is printed on the packaging box.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Faux Suede Roman Shades · About 90,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Hanover Direct/Domestications via internet at www.domestications.com and through catalog sales nationwide from January 2004 through December 2008 for between $20 and $40.; Whole Space Industries LTD, of Centereach, N.Y.; Hanover Direct Inc., (also known as Domestications) of Weehawken, N.J..
Injuries or incidents reported
In March 2008, a 2-year-old boy from Ocean View, Delaware climbed up on a toy chest to look out of a window and became entangled in the inner cords of the Roman shade. His parents removed the cord which left a temporary red mark around his neck. No permanent injuries were sustained.
Consumer contact
For information, contact Hanover Direct/Domestications toll-free at (800) 453-1106 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.domestications.com
Recall history and context
Near Strangulation appears in 5 CPSC recalls on record. See all Near Strangulation recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Faux Suede Roman Shades (About 90,000 units). This recall involves all Faux Suede room darkening Roman shades with style number 12810A.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime for free repair kits or visit www.windowcoverings.org
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