Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades
Published May 23, 2014 · Recall initiated: March 2, 2010
What's 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. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. Consumers with manual Roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Recall details
- Brand
- Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va.
- Manufacturer
- Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO), of Ashland, Va.
- Distributor
- Lutron Electronics Co. Inc., of Coopersburg, Pa.
- Country
- US
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