Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry

危险说明 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF" (Ching Feng Fashion Home Fashions Co., Ltd.), "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• In February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using the recalled Roman shades immediately and contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit.

消费者联系信息

For additional information, contact the Window Covering Safety Council at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org