Blind recall: How to check if your Roman shades are safe
In the midst of a huge recall of blinds and Roman shades, here's how to check if the blind recall applies to you.
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Sold at: JCPenney Stores, JCPenney Custom Decorating, Catalog and www.jcp.com since at least 1999 to October 2009 for between $10 and $500.
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Roman shades and roll up blinds numbering in the millions can pose a danger to young children. Not all blinds are fixable with a repair kit, however.
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Contact the WCSC for a free repair kit: (800) 506-4636 or www.windowcoverings.org. For additional information, contact JCPenney at (888) 333-6063 or www.jcp.com.
2) Roll-up blinds and Roman shades imported by Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark.
Sold at: Wal-Mart stores nationwide and at www.walmart.com or www.samsclub.com from January 1999 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.
For Roman shades, contact the WCSC for a free repair kit: (800) 506-4636 or www.windowcoverings.org. For bamboo roll-up blinds, take the blinds to a Wal-Mart store for a full refund. For more information, contact Wal-Mart at (800) 925-6278 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or www.walmartstores.com.
3) Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry (USA) Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
Sold at: Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.
Contact the WCSC for a free repair kit: (800) 506-4636 or www.windowcoverings.org.
4) ¼” oval roll-up blinds imported by Lotus & Windoware Inc., of Memphis, Tenn.
Sold at: Ace Hardware and Big Lots stores nationwide from January 1999 through April 2009 for between $6 and $20.
Check the back side of the roll-up blinds to determine if they have release clips. If not, contact the WCSC for a free repair kit: (800) 506-4636 or www.windowcoverings.org.
5) Deluxe matchstick roll-up shades imported by International Merchandise of Columbus, Ohio
Contact the WCSC for a free repair kit: (800) 506-4636 or www.windowcoverings.org.
6) Roman shades and Paxton roller shades
Retailer: Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen division of Williams-Sonoma Inc. of San Francisco
Check the recalled roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the looped cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should immediately attach the tension device securely to the wall. If they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact Pottery Barn to receive a replacement tension device: (800) 492-1949 or www.potterybarn.com, www.potterybarnkids.com and www.pbteen.com
If you'd like to watch Super Baby tell you a bit about the recall as well, watch the video from the WCSC below.
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