Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5477.
This recall involves roll-up blinds without release clips (see picture below) and all Woolrich Roman shades. The roll-up blinds have plastic oval-shaped slats that measure about 1/4 inch tall. The blinds measure either 72" or 96" long. The bottom rail has a WARNING label advising that "Young children can become entangled and strangle in cord or bead loops" and a label that reads "Lewis Hyman, Inc." and the year of manufacture. Roll-up blinds that have release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall. The Woolrich Roman shades come in twill fabric and micro-suede fabric and measure 72" long. The head rail has two labels that read "Lewis Hyman, Inc., www.lewishymaninc.com" and "LHI, 005301, Made in China" respectively.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5477.
Consumers should immediately check the backside of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If the roll-up blind does not have release clips, stop using it immediately and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lewis Hyman for a free repair kit. The repair kits for the Roman shades will be available by the end of September.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact The Roman Shades Were Sold Exclusively At Target Stores Nationwide And On Target.com From March 2006 Through December 2008 For Between $25 And $43. The Roll-up Blinds Were Sold At Retail Stores Nationwide From January 1999 Through December 2003 For Between $6 And $20. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-5477.
For additional information, contact Lewis Hyman toll-free at (877) 354-5457 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT daily, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.lewishymaninc.com
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The Roman Shades Were Sold Exclusively At Target Stores Nationwide And On Target.com From March 2006 Through December 2008 For Between $25 And $43. The Roll-up Blinds Were Sold At Retail Stores Nationwide From January 1999 Through December 2003 For Between $6 And $20. Recall FAQ
The Roman Shades Were Sold Exclusively At Target Stores Nationwide And On Target.com From March 2006 Through December 2008 For Between $25 And $43. The Roll-up Blinds Were Sold At Retail Stores Nationwide From January 1999 Through December 2003 For Between $6 And $20. is the subject of a children's products recall: Strangulation Deaths of Children Prompt Recall to Repair of Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Lewis Hyman Inc.. The notice was published on August 26, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4 units are potentially affected.