Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
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
Photos from the recall notice


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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