Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.

Active Recall Announced August 26, 2009 CPSC #09324

Quick answer

Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc. is CPSC recall #09324, announced on August 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below) and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about 1/4 inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture. Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall. The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively. The remedy is consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. if the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact lewis hyman for a free repair kit. consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and contact lewis hyman for a free repair kit. the repair kits for the roman shades will be available by the end of september.. Affected brand: Lewis Hyman Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below) and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about 1/4 inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture. Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall. The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively.

Affected products

Oval Roll-up Blinds and Woolrich Roman Shades

Recalled brands

Lewis Hyman Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. The repair kits for the Roman shades will be available by the end of September.

Recall date

August 26, 2009

Categories

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #09324?

CPSC recall #09324 covers Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc., announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below) and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about 1/4 inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture. Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall. The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively.

What is the remedy for recall #09324?

The CPSC remedy for recall #09324 is consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. if the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact lewis hyman for a free repair kit. consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and contact lewis hyman for a free repair kit. the repair kits for the roman shades will be available by the end of september.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc. on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Strangulation-Deaths-of-Children-Prompt-Recall-to-Repair-of-Roll-Up-Blinds-and-Roman-Shades-by-Lewis-Hyman-Inc. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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