CPSCMarch 4, 2010

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Ethan Allen

Why was Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman recalled?

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. Also, strangulation can occur when a child's neck become entangled on the free-standing loop.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan Allen Design Center for a free repair kit. Contact: For additional information, contact Ethan Allen toll-free at (888) 339-9398 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contact the local Ethan Allen Design Center, or visit the firm's web site at www.ethanallen.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Roman Shades
Company
Ethan Allen Global Inc., of Danbury, Conn.
Quantity
About 163,000
Sold at
Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400 and $1,000.
Recall date
March 4, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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