Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store

Active Recall Announced June 30, 2011 CPSC #11747

Quick answer

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store is CPSC recall #11747, announced on June 30, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the window covering safety council (wcsc) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. the shade store is contacting all known customers.. Affected brand: The Shade Store.

Hazard

This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.

Affected products

Roman shades

Recalled brands

The Shade Store

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.

Recall date

June 30, 2011

Categories

Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11747?

CPSC recall #11747 covers Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on June 30, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.

What is the remedy for recall #11747?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11747 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the window covering safety council (wcsc) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. the shade store is contacting all known customers.. 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 Roman Shades by The Shade Store 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/2011/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roman-Shades-by-The-Shade-Store. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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