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Window Shades Recalled by Carra Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall 16-705 · November 3, 2015 · Carra Imports

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled window shades and contact Carra for a free repair kit. If the recalled cellular, roller and soft horizontal shades do not have hold down devices installed, contact Carra Imports to receive a repair kit which includes a hold down device and instructions to install it. The repair kit for the Roman shades includes instructions to remove the pull cords and to install metal rings to raise and lower the shades to remove the hazard. Carra is directly contacting consumers who purchased the recalled window shades.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-705 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 3, 2015
Brand
Carra Imports
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Window shades
Hazard
Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)
Hazard type
Suffocation and strangulation
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 55,500
Made in
Turkey
Last updated by CPSC
November 3, 2015

What was recalled

This recall involves custom made-to-order cellular, roller, soft horizontal and Roman style solar shades. The shades were sold in a variety of custom sizes and colors. The shades do not have any identifying labels or markings on the products.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Window shades · About 55,500 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Carra Imports cellular shade with a continuous loop cord
Recalled Carra Imports cellular shade with a continuous loop cord
Recalled Carra Imports cellular shade with a continuous loop cord
Recalled Carra Imports cellular shade with a continuous loop cord
Recalled Carra Imports roller shade with a continuous loop bead chain
Recalled Carra Imports roller shade with a continuous loop bead chain
Recalled Carra Imports roller shade with a continuous loop bead chain
Recalled Carra Imports roller shade with a continuous loop bead chain

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online and by phone orders at Blinds.com, Blinds Century (aka American Blinds), Blinds Wholesale, HomeCraft, Home Depot, JustBlinds.com, Nobrainer Blinds, Office Depot, Rugs Direct BFC, Steve's Blinds, Wayfair and Window World Blinds for between $35 and $775. The cellular shades were sold from August 2014 through February 2015. The roller shades were sold from September 2010 through September 2013. The soft horizontal shades were sold from July 2010 through March 2012. The Roman shades were sold from September 2010 through July 2013.; Carra Imports LLC, of Middleton, Wis.; Carra USA Inc., of Jamaica, N.Y..

Consumer contact

Carra Imports at 800-845-8637 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.carrablindsandshades.com and see the recall on the home page for more information.

Recall history and context

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?

Window shades (About 55,500 units). This recall involves custom made-to-order cellular, roller, soft horizontal and Roman style solar shades.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert).

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled window shades and contact Carra for a free repair kit. If the recalled cellular, roller and soft horizontal shades do not have hold down devices installed, contact Carra Imports to receive a repair kit which includes a hold down device and instructions to install it. The repair kit for the Roman shades includes instructions to remove the pull cords and to install…

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 3, 2015. 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.