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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores

U.S. CPSCStrangulationSold on TargetAug 26, 2009
Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roman Shade
Recalled Roman Shade
Roman Shade
Roman Shade
Roman Shade Cord
Roman Shade Cord

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Hazard

Strangulations 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown.

Sold on

Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Victoria Classics toll-free at (800) 583-9845 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.victoriaclassics.com.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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