Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry
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Date of Recall:
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
CPSC Release Number:
10-068
Manufactured In:
Taiwan
Units:
About 290,000
Distributor:
All Strong Industry (USA) Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Sold By:
Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.
Problem/Hazard:
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:
In February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.
Description:
This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF, Ching Feng Home Fashions Co.,Ltd.", "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.
Remedy:
Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at
(800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org
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