Shadeks ShadesU Roller Window Shades recall: Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards
Shadeks Recalls ShadesU Roller Window Shades Due to Strangulation and Entanglement Hazards and Risk of Serious Injury or Death; Violation of Federal Regulations for Window Coverings; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com
Why was Shadeks ShadesU Roller Window Shades recalled?
The recalled window blinds have long operating cords that can cause death or serious injury to children, due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. The window blinds are in violation of the federal regulations for window coverings and present a substantial product hazard. The window blinds also violate federal regulations for labeling of window coverings.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately put the window blind cords up and away from children and contact Shadeks for instructions to return the shades for a free repair. Shadeks will remove the long operating cord and update the shades to a cordless design. Consumers will need to provide their contact information and address to receive a free shipping label. Amazon is contacting all known purchasers directly. Contact: Shadeks toll-free at 866-267-4233 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.shadesu.com/recall for more information.
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
- ShadesU Roller Window Shades
- Company
- Shadeks LLC, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania
- Quantity
- About 15,500
- Sold at
- Online at Amazon.com from June 2024 through September 2024 for between $34 and $170.
- Recall date
- February 20, 2025
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves ShadesU Roller Window Shades sold exclusively on Amazon.com. The roller blinds were sold in multiple colors with sizes ranging from a width of 20 to 90 inches and height of 72 inches. "ShadesU" is printed on the label sticker on the right side of the bottom rail of the blinds.