Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Victoria Classics Roman Shades; Sold Exclusively by Target Stores
Source: CPSC Recall #09327
Recall Date
2009-08-26
Manufacturer
Victoria Classics of Edison, N.J.
Units Affected
About 163,000
Products Involved
Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo 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. Exposed operating cords can knot or tangle creating a strangulation loop.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled roman shades and contact Victoria Classics to receive a free repair kit.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Target stores and at Target.com nationwide from September 2008 through June 2009 for between $15 and $40.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
This recall includes two styles of shades - Thermal Sailcloth and Matchstick Bamboo roman Shades - all have a small sewn-in label on the back that reads "home, Made in China." The shades measure about 64 inches long. The widths of the thermal shades are 23, 27, 31 and 35 inches and were sold in coffee, red, ivory and tan. The widths of the Matchstick roman shades are 23, 27, 31, 35 and 36 inches and are brown.
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