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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics is CPSC recall #10149, announced on March 2, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all custom-ordered made-to-measure motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. "Lutron Shading Solutions" or "Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO" is printed on the packaging. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and contact lutron electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. consumers with manual roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. if not attached, consumers should contact lutron electronics to receive a free repair kit. if the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. if the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact lutron for further instructions.. Affected brands: Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), Lutron Electronics Co. Inc..
This recall involves all custom-ordered made-to-measure motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. "Lutron Shading Solutions" or "Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO" is printed on the packaging.
Affected products
Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades
Recalled brands
Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. Consumers with manual Roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Recall date
March 2, 2010
CPSC recall #10149 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on March 2, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all custom-ordered made-to-measure motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. "Lutron Shading Solutions" or "Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO" is printed on the packaging.
The CPSC remedy for recall #10149 is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades and contact lutron electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. consumers with manual roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. if not attached, consumers should contact lutron electronics to receive a free repair kit. if the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. if the consumer has difficulty installing the tension 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/2010/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roman-Shades-by-Lutron-Electronics. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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