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Green Mountain Vista Inc. Recalls Roman Shades due to Risk of Strangulation

  • Hazard
Name of Product:
Roman shades
Hazard:
Strangulations 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.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
October 07, 2010
Units:
About 200,000
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact Green Mountain Vista at (800) 639-1728 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.gmvista.com

Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves all Green Mountain Vista Roman shades. These shades have a small sewn-on label on the back side of the shade with RN#107875.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
Specialty home textile retail shops and mail order companies nationwide from September 2004 through August 2010 for between $40 and $120.
Manufacturer(s):
Green Mountain Vista, Inc. of Williston, Vt.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
11-007

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