Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively at West Elm
Source: CPSC Recall #10072
Recall Date
2009-12-15
Manufacturer
West Elm of San Francisco, Calif.
Units Affected
About 42,000
Products Involved
Jute/Poly Roman Shades
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact West Elm to arrange for free pick up of the shade. A merchandise card in the value of the purchase will be issued once the shade is received by the firm.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
West Elm catalog nationwide and through the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com from January 2005 through August 2009 for between $30 and $40.
Manufactured In
Taiwan
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all sizes and colors of West Elm Jute/Poly Roman shades. An orange, black and white label located at the bottom edge of the shades warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE."
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