Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm

Active Recall Announced December 15, 2009 CPSC #10072

Quick answer

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm is CPSC recall #10072, announced on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact west elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. a merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.. Affected brand: West Elm of San Francisco, Calif..

Hazard

This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."

Affected products

Jute/Poly Roman Shades

Recalled brands

West Elm of San Francisco, Calif.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact West Elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. A merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.

Recall date

December 15, 2009

Categories

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10072?

CPSC recall #10072 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on December 15, 2009. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."

What is the remedy for recall #10072?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10072 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact west elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. a merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.. 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 of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm 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-of-Roman-Shades-Sold-Exclusively-at-West-Elm. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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