CPSCAugust 26, 2009consumer
Near Strangulation of Children Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids
Official recall recorded by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The 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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value.
Brands named
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Recall history
Other federal recalls tied to the same brand — a factual pattern, straight from the source data.
- CPSCWinco Fireworks International Recalls Roman Candles 8 Shot Fireworks Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Explosion and Burn Hazards2026-07-02
- CPSCLutron Electronics Recalls Roller Shades Due to Impact Hazard2016-02-03
- CPSCLutron Electronics Recalls Roman Shades Due to Strangulation Hazard2015-11-24
- CPSCWindow Shades Recalled by Carra Imports Due to Strangulation Hazard (Recall Alert)2015-11-03
- CPSCWestinghouse Lighting Recalls Glass Shade Holders Due to Risk of Electrical Shock; Sold at Home Depot Stores2015-03-12
- CPSCWm. Wright Co. Recalls Roman Shade Kits due to Risk of Strangulation2011-06-30
- CPSCRisk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store2011-06-30
- CPSCTwo Strangulation Deaths Prompt Summer Infant to Recall Video Baby Monitors with Cords; Firm to Provide New On-Product Label & Instructions2011-02-11
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