The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of millions of shades and blinds from various companies because of strangulation hazards. This has been an ongoing problem for years. Since 2006 the CPSC has received reports of five deaths and 16 near strangulations.
The Window Covering Safety Council is asking anyone with roman shades or roll-up shades to call 1-800-506-4636 for a free repair kit.
The CPSC is also asking consumers to:
It’s a good reminder that the cords on these window coverings have been known to strangle children. So be sure if you have anything like this in your house and especially if you have young children you read these recalls.
• 42,000 Roman Shades from West Elm
• 1,800 Roman Shades by Draper Inc.
• 350,000 Roman Shades and Roller Shades by Pottery Barn
• 355,000 Roll-up Shades by International Merchandise
• 250,000 Roll-up Shades sold at Big Lots and Ace Hardware
• 290,000 by All Strong Industry
