Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-066 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 15, 2009
- Brand
- Near Strangulations
- Category
- Furniture and home
- Products
- Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- More than 2.2 million Roman shades and about 340 roll-up blinds
- Made in
- China, United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by JCPenney.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds · More than 2.2 million Roman shades and about 340 roll-up blinds units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: JCPenney Stores, JCPenney Custom Decorating, Catalog and www.jcp.com since at least 1999 to October 2009 for between $10 and $500.; JCPenney Purchasing Corp., of Plano, Texas.
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm is aware of two incidents, in January 2009 and in August 2009, in which the same 2-year-old girl from Montgomery, Illinois was looking out the window when she became entangled in the cord found on the backside of Roman shades. In both incidents, the child's mother removed the loop that left a red mark from ear to ear. The child did not suffer permanent injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in roll-up shades.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime of visit the firm's Web site at www.jcp.com
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 294 recalls in the furniture and home category, 93 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds (More than 2.2 million Roman shades and about 340 roll-up blinds units). This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by JCPenney.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Suffocation and strangulation hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
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