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Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry

Recall 10-068 · December 15, 2009 · Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts

What to doConsumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
10-068 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 15, 2009
Brand
Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Roman Shades
Hazard
Suffocation and strangulation hazard
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Units
About 290,000
Made in
Taiwan, Thailand, China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF" (Ching Feng Fashion Home Fashions Co., Ltd.), "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Roman Shades · About 290,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.; All Strong Industry (USA) Inc., of Ontario, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

In February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Recall history and context

Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts 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?

Roman Shades (About 290,000 units). This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches.

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 immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

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