Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 6,300 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2009))
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Unknown Manufacturer
- Reason for Recall:
- Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Louis Hornick & Company to receive a free repair kit.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall includes all sizes and colors of Newport Energy Solution Roman Shades sold by Ross Stores with exposed inner cords on the back. On the backside of the head rail, a small orange, black and white warning label sticker in English and Spanish which read in part, "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE. Always keep cords ... to get to cords."
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 6,300 (This recall was first announced in Oct. 2009))
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 10075
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