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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions is CPSC recall #09328, announced on August 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. The remedy is consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. if not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact lutron electronics to receive a free repair kit. if the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact lutron for further instructions.. Affected brands: Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), Lutron Electronics Co. Inc..
This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.
Affected products
Roller Shades
Recalled brands
Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Recall date
August 26, 2009
CPSC recall #09328 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 26, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed.
The CPSC remedy for recall #09328 is consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. if not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact lutron electronics to receive a free repair kit. if the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact lutron for further instructions.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roller-Shades-by-Lutron-Shading-Solutions. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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