Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart

Active Recall Announced December 15, 2009 CPSC #10067

Quick answer

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart is CPSC recall #10067, announced on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the window covering safety council (wcsc) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Affected brand: Walmart Stores Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.

Affected products

Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades

Recalled brands

Walmart Stores Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Recall date

December 15, 2009

Categories

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10067?

CPSC recall #10067 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.

What is the remedy for recall #10067?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10067 is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and the roll-up blinds and contact the window covering safety council (wcsc) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. 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 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart 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/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roll-Up-Blinds-and-Roman-Shades-by-Walmart. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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