Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-072 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 15, 2009
- Brand
- Risk
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Jute/Poly Roman Shades
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 42,000
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Jute/Poly Roman Shades · About 42,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: West Elm catalog nationwide and through the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com from January 2005 through August 2009 for between $30 and $40.; West Elm of San Francisco, Calif..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (800) 492-1949 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com
Recall history and context
Risk appears in 20 CPSC recalls on record. See all Risk 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?
Jute/Poly Roman Shades (About 42,000 units). This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades.
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 recalled Roman shades and contact West Elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. A merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.