Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child
Source: CPSC Recall #10712
Recall Date
2009-12-17
Manufacturer
Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.
Units Affected
About 4,600 units
Products Involved
Roman Shades with Black-out Lining
Hazard
Strangulation 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 these Roman shades and contact Restoration Hardware Baby & Child to receive a free repair kit. All known purchasers have been contacted by the firm. The free repair kit will be available within six weeks.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Restoration Hardware Baby & Child stores and catalog nationwide and on the Web site from June 2008 through August 2009 for between about $110 and $250.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall involves all Roman shades with black-out lining sold by Restoration Hardware Baby & Child. These shades measure 23, 32, 36 and 48 inches wide by 64 inches long. There is a label sewn on the left lower corner on the back of the shade that states "baby & child Restoration Hardware" and "Made in China." For additional description information of the recalled products go to www.rhbabyandchild.com
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