Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 10-307 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 22, 2010
- Brand
- Near Strangulation Prompts
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Roman and Roller shades
- Hazard
- Suffocation and strangulation hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Units
- About 1.3 million (1,160,000 Roman shades and 115,000 roller shades)
- Made in
- China, Mexico, United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Roman and Roller shades · About 1.3 million (1,160,000 Roman shades and 115,000 roller shades) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Smith+Noble online at www.smithandnoble.com and through catalog sales nationwide from 1998 through April 2010 for between $100 and $1,600, depending on custom size and options.; Smith+Noble, of Corona, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
Roller Shades: CPSC and Smith+Noble have received a report of a 5-year-old boy in Tacoma, Washington who became entangled in an unsecured continuous loop bead cord on a roller shade in May 2009. No medical treatment was required. Roman Shades: None.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Smith+Noble toll-free at (877) 228-7683 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, or visit the firm's website at www.smithandnoble.com/productrecallinformation
Recall history and context
Near Strangulation Prompts appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Near Strangulation 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 and Roller shades (About 1.3 million (1,160,000 Roman shades and 115,000 roller shades) units). This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order 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 Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers should check the roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the continuous loop cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should attach the tension device securely to…
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December 15, 2009 · Near Strangulation Prompts · Other consumer productsThis recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen Roman shades with and without fabric backing and the Paxton roller shades. The…
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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.