CPSCDecember 17, 2009

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman

Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child

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 blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using these Roman shades and contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child to receive a free repair kit. All known purchasers have been contacted by the firm. The free repair kit will be available within six weeks. Contact: For additional information, contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child at (800) 318-5029 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.rhbabyandchild.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 with Black-out Lining
Company
Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Quantity
About 4,600 units
Sold at
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child stores and catalog nationwide and on the Web site from June 2008 through August 2009 for between about $110 and $250.
Recall date
December 17, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48 inches wide by 64 inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states "baby & child Restoration Hardware" and "Made in China." For additional description information of the recalled products go to www.rhbabyandchild.com

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