Hazard: Roman shades have an exposed inner cord that small children can wrap around their necks and cause
strangulation. In addition, Roll-up and roller blinds, which are
also included in the recall, also pose a strangulation hazard.
Incidents/Injuries: One death from the roman
shades has been reported. A 22-month-old boy was found hanging from
the cord and died shortly after being taken to the hospital. Back
in 2009, another incident involving a 2-year-old boy,
sparked
another recall.
Description: The recall
includes blinds from Hangover Direct, also known as Domestications,
The Company Store and Company Kids/ The roller blinds in this
recall do not have a tension device installed on the floor or into
the walls.
Where you bought them: Hangover Direct,
Domestications, The Company Store and Company Kids, online at
domestications.com and
thecompanystore.com. or
through a catalog. They were sold nationwide from January 1996
through October 2009 for $20 to $579.
What to do: Stop using the recalled products,
and contact the Window Covering safety council at 800-506-4636
of
windowcoverings.org
for a free repair kit. To reach Hangover Direct, call
800-453-1106.