| Product name |
Roman shades and roll-up blinds |
| Description |
This recall involves all styles and sizes of Roman shades and roll-up blinds sold by Lowe's. Roman shades with repair kits and roll-up blinds with release clips right below the head rail on the backside of the blind are not included in this recall. |
| Problem |
Roman shades: 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. Roll-up blinds: strangulations can occur if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop or if a child places his/her neck between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. |
| Distribution |
Lowe's stores, other retail stores and at www.lowes.com for between $10 and $1,800. |
| Company |
Lowe's 800-445-6937; Web site www.lowes.com |
| Dates sold |
Roman shades: since at least 1999 through June 2010. Roll-up blinds: between at least 1999 and January 2005. |
| Date posted |
12/01/2010 |
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