Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store
Source: CPSC Recall #11747
Recall Date
2011-06-30
Manufacturer
The Shade Store, of Port Chester, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 45,000 Roman shades
Products Involved
Roman shades
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled shades and call the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) for a free repair kit toll-free at (800) 506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. The Shade Store is contacting all known customers.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Five showroom locations and online at www.theshadestore.com from February 2006 through March 2011 for between $120 and $355 per shade.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
This recall involves custom-made Roman shades. The shades were made out of fabric and of woven wood. The shades do not have any permanent markings.
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