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Roman Shades sold at Ethan Allen Design Centers
- Starting date:
- July 19, 2010
- Posting date:
- July 19, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500002366
Affected products
Roman Shades sold at Ethan Allen Design Centers
Product description
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand name. These custom, made-to-order shades were sold in a variety of colours, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.
Hazard identified
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.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these roman shades.
For more information on the hazard, see Health Canada's advisory Strangulation Hazard Roman Shades and Roll-up Blinds May Pose to Children.
Number sold
Approximately 163,000 units of the recalled roman shades were sold in Canada and the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled roman shades were sold from Ethan Allen Design Centers since at least 1999 through December 2009.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Distributor
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Ethan Allen Global Inc.
Danbury
Connecticut
UNITED STATES
Tel: 1-888-339-9398
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council or Ethan Allen Global Inc. for a free repair kit.
The repair kit involves removing the cords and attaching devices to manually raise and lower the shade. Consumers may also remove the cords without attaching the devices. However, the product will be inoperable and remain in the lowered position.
For more information, consumers may contact the Window Covering Safety Council toll-free at 1-800-506-4636 or visit the Window Covering Safety Council website. Consumers may also contact the local Ethan Allen Design Center at 1-888-339-9398 between 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website.