Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble

Active Recall Announced July 22, 2010 CPSC #10307

Quick answer

Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble is CPSC recall #10307, announced on July 22, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades 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 check the roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the continuous loop cord and installed into the wall. if not attached, consumers should attach the tension device securely to the wall. if they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact wcsc to receive a free replacement tension device.. Affected brand: Smith+Noble.

Hazard

This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements.

Affected products

Roman and Roller shades

Recalled brands

Smith+Noble

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades 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 check the roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the continuous loop cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should attach the tension device securely to the wall. If they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact WCSC to receive a free replacement tension device.

Recall date

July 22, 2010

Categories

Blinds, Shades & Cords

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10307?

CPSC recall #10307 covers Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on July 22, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements.

What is the remedy for recall #10307?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10307 is consumers should immediately stop using the roman shades 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 check the roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the continuous loop cord and installed into the wall. if not attached, consumers should attach the tension device securely to the wall. if they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact wcsc to receive a free replacement tension device.. 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 Near Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble 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/Near-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-of-Roman-and-Roller-Shades-by-SmithNoble. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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