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Victoria Classics Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades

Description: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2009 Release #09-327 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 583-9845 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades Units: About 163,000 Importer: Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J. 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown. Sold at: Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Victoria Classics toll-free at (800) 583-9845 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.victoriaclassics.com Note: CPSC reminds consumers to examine all Roman Shades and Roll-up blinds in their homes. If looped pull cords, exposed inner cords, or exposed lifting loops are found and children are in the home or occasionally visit your home, please consider replacing the blinds or shades with products that do not have exposed pull cords or inner cords. Consumers can also view a video clip (transcript) about this recall. This is in "streaming video" format. [Learn More]

Victoria Classics Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo Roman Shades Recall Information

Country of OriginChina
Recall Date08/26/2009
Recall ID5480
Recall Number09327
Product TypeBlinds, Shades & Cords
HazardStrangulation
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