Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced November 24, 2015 CPSC #16042

Quick answer

Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #16042, announced on November 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact lutron electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.. Affected brand: Lutron Electronics Co. Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.

Affected products

Roman shades

Recalled brands

Lutron Electronics Co. Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.

Recall date

November 24, 2015

Categories

Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16042?

CPSC recall #16042 covers Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard , announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 24, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.

What is the remedy for recall #16042?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16042 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact lutron electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.. 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 Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard 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/2016/Lutron-Electronics-Recalls-Roman-Shades. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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