CPSC recall 10071

Roman Shades and Paxton Roller Shades

• CPSC
• unknown
• Published 2014-05-23

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Roman Shades and Paxton Roller Shades by Pottery Barn A Division, citing 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 shade or when a child pulls the cord ou….

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Product

Roman Shades and Paxton Roller Shades | This recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen Roman shades with and without fabric backing and the Paxton roller shades. The Roman shades have two labels; "Pottery Barn", "potterybarnkids" or "PBteen" is printed on the smaller label and the larger orange, black and white label warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." The Paxton roller shades are made of solid fabric and have a metal rod at the bottom and a nylon operating cord.

Reason

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 shade or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Roller Shades: Strangulation can occur if the shade's looped cord is not attached to the wall with the tension device provided and a child's neck becomes entangled in the free-standing loop.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Near-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-to-Repair-Roman-and-Roller-Shades-Sold-at-Pottery-Barn-Pottery-Barn-Kids-and-PBTeens

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