The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·10217·Announced 2010-05-04

Blair Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Risk

Blair LLC is recalling approximately 1,700 Roman shades sold in Pennsylvania due to a risk of strangulation for children. Consumers should stop using the shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (strangulation hazard) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Blair LLC is recalling approximately 1,700 units of Roman shades, including standard, tasseled, and Duppioni styles. The recall involves specific item numbers and sizes sold between April 2007 and January 2010. These products were sold at Blair and other retail stores in Warren and Grove City, Pennsylvania, as well as through Blair catalogs and the company's website for prices ranging from $15 to $65.

The recall is being issued because a strangulation hazard exists. The hazard occurs when a child places their neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind, or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around their neck. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using the affected Roman shades. To obtain a free repair kit, consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council by calling (800) 506-4636 or visiting www.windowcoverings.org. For more information, consumers can contact Blair toll-free at (877) 392-7095 between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. ET Monday through Saturday, or visit www.blair.com.

The recalled product

Product
Roman Shades
Manufacturer
Blair LLC, of Warren, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Window Coverings
Hazard
Affected units
1,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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