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Near Strangulation of Child Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Whole Space; Sold Exclusively by Hanover Direct/Domestications

Recall 10-023 · October 27, 2009 · Near Strangulation

What to doConsumers 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

Read the official CPSC notice

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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