Roman shades
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 240 in United States)
- 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:
- Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
- Reason for Recall:
- Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape 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:
- Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out and wraps it around his/her neck.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics for a full refund or a free replacement shade.
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Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 240 in United States)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 16042
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