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Lutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard

U.S. CPSCStrangulationNov 24, 2015
Strangulations can occur between the exposed "hobble tape" (ribbon) and the fabric on the backside of the shade.
Strangulations can occur between the exposed "hobble tape" (ribbon) and the fabric on the backside of the shade.
Label location. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.
Label location. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.
Example of recalled hobble-style Roman shade (front)
Example of recalled hobble-style Roman shade (front)
Example of recalled hobble-style Roman shade (back)
Example of recalled hobble-style Roman shade (back)

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Replace, Refund

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

54 Electric (formerly, Pfeiffer Electric), Bekins, Burgin Drapery Workroom, Don Fillers & Associates (DFA), Rosenburg Power Window Treatments and other residential window shading dealers from December 2009 through July 2015 for between $675 and $8,000.

Contact the company

Lutron Electronics toll-free at 844-478-2033 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.lutron.com and click on Important Safety Notice.

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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