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Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm

U.S. CPSCStrangulationDec 15, 2009
Picture of Recalled Roman Shade
Picture of Recalled Roman Shade
Picture of Recalled Roman Shade
Picture of Recalled Roman Shade
Picture of Recalled Roman Shade showing cord
Picture of Recalled Roman Shade showing cord

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Hazard

Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the shade 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 West Elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. A merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."

Sold on

West Elm catalog nationwide and through the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com from January 2005 through August 2009 for between $30 and $40.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact West Elm toll-free at (800) 492-1949 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.westelm.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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