Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney
Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds
Date of Recall
2009-12-15CPSC Release Number
10-066Manufactured In
China, United States and other countriesUnits
More than 2.2 million Roman shades and about 340 roll-up blindsImporter
J. C. Penney Purchasing Corp. of Plano, TexasSold By
JCPenney Stores, JCPenney Custom Decorating, Catalog and www.jcp.com since at least 1999 to October 2009 for between $10 and $500.Problem/Hazard
Roman Shades: Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her 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 his/her neck.Injuries/Incidents
The firm is aware of two incidents, in January 2009 and in August 2009, in which the same 2-year-old girl from Montgomery, Illinois was looking out the window when she became entangled in the cord found on the backside of Roman shades. In both incidents, the child’s mother removed the loop that left a red mark from ear to ear. The child did not suffer permanent injuries. No incidents or injuries have been reported in roll-up shades.Description
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by JCPenney.Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades and roll-up blinds immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.orgConsumer Contact
For additional information, contact JCPenney toll-free at (888) 333-6063 anytime or visit the firm’s Web site at www.jcp.comNo comments have been posted.Recall Comments
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