Ethan Allen has added its name to the retailers joining
the voluntary recall announced in December
2009 of ALL Roman shades and roll-up blinds.
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.
Name of Product: Roman Shades
Units: About 163,000
Wholesaler: Ethan Allen Global Inc., of
Danbury, Conn.
Hazard: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves all
styles and sizes of Roman shades sold under the Ethan Allen brand
name. These custom-ordered, made-to-order shades were sold in a
variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. The shades have no labels or
markings making reference to the Ethan Allen brand.
Sold at: Ethan Allen Design Centers since
at least 1999 through December 2009. Most are priced between $400
and $1,000.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the
recalled Roman shades immediately and contact their local Ethan
Allen Design Center for a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact: For additional
information, contact Ethan Allen toll-free at (888) 339-9398
between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, contact
the local Ethan Allen Design Center, or visit the firm's web site
at www.ethanallen.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.
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that are either directly related to this product recall or involve
a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it
by visiting https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/incident.aspx
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