Recalls: Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters

June 10, 2010 IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation

This recall involves roller blinds that do not have a tension device attached to the bead chain, all Roman blinds and all roll-up blinds. Read more.


May 4, 2010 Blair Recalls to Repair Roman Shades Due to Risk of Strangulation

This recall involves three styles of Roman shades; standard, tasseled and Duppioni. Style and item number information is listed below. Read more.


April 7, 2010 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Oriental Furniture

This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Oriental Furniture. “Oriental Furniture” is printed on the packaging. Read more.


March 4, 2010 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen

This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand. Read more.


March 2, 2010 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by Meijer

This recall involves all Innovations and "At Home with Meijer" Roman shades and roll-up blinds. The Roman shades are made with fabric or bamboo and the Roll-up blinds with bamboo. A label reading "Innovation" or "At Home with Meijer" can be found under the headrail. Read more.


March 2, 2010 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics

This recall involves all custom-ordered made-to-measure motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. "Lutron Shading Solutions" or "Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO" is printed on the packaging. Read more.


December 17, 2009 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Faux Wood Blinds by American Vintage Group

This recall involves various sized custom Faux Wood Blinds with 2” slats in two colors – silk white and pearl. The recall only involves custom-sized Faux Wood Blinds. The pull cord with breakaway device is on the right side while two single cords on the left side control the open/close feature of the slats. There is a label inside the head rail that states “NIENMADE China” and a second label inside the head rail with a manufacturing code beginning with the letters “MFG” followed by four numbers. A warning label on the bottom rail states, “Cords and bead chains can loop around a child’s neck and STRANGLE.” Read more.


December 17, 2009 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48-inches wide by 64-inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states “baby & child Restoration Hardware” and “Made in China.” For additional description information of the recalled products go to www.rhbabyandchild.com Read more.


December 15, 2009 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Matchstick Roll-Up Shades by International Merchandise; Sold Exclusively at Big Lots

This recall involves Deluxe Matchstick Roll-Up Shades with widths of 24”, 36”, 48” and 72” by 72” long in a “natural” color that are suspended by two cord loops called lifting loops or inner cords. The inner cords are attached to the head rail on one end and on the other end they go through the head rail and a cord lock and end in a looped cord that is used to raise and lower the shade. Both the head rail and bottom rail are made of bamboo and there is a warning label near the bottom that advises: “Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops.” Read more.


December 15, 2009 Near Strangulations of Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades and Roll-Up Blinds by JCPenney

This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by JCPenney. Read more.