Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc.
Source: CPSC Recall #10074
Recall Date
2009-12-15
Manufacturer
Draper Inc., of Spiceland, Ind.
Units Affected
About 1,800
Products Involved
Roman Shades
Hazard
These shades have an exposed operating cord and exposed inner cords on the back of the shade. 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. In addition, these shades have a continuous looped bead chain that when not attached to the wall or floor, hangs loosely by the shade, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and call Draper for a free retrofit kit that removes both the operating cords and the exposed inner cords from the shades.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Specialty window covering dealers nationwide from March 2000 through September 2009 for between $450 and $2,100.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves two models of Roman FlexShades - Roman-CL (clutch/manually operated by a bead-chain) and Roman-MO (motorized). They come in a variety of colors and fabric types and are custom sized/made to order. The shade has a wooden head rail and a 9" valance and four (or more) horizontal plastic stacking bars that are placed about 15 inches apart along the length of the fabric; each bar contains two plastic rings.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28