Product name | Jute/Poly Roman Shades - sold exclusively at West Elm | |
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." | |
Problem | 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. | |
Distribution | West Elm catalog nationwide and through the firm's Web site at www.westelm.com for between $30 and $40. | |
Company | West Elm 800-492-1949; Web site: www.westelm.com | |
Dates sold | January 2005 through August 2009 | |
Date posted | 12/15/2009 | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |