CPSC recall 10072
Jute/Poly Roman Shades
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Jute/Poly Roman Shades by West Elm, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10072 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2009-12-15 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | West Elm |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Jute/Poly Roman Shades | 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."
Reason
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.
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/Risk-of-Strangulation-Prompts-Recall-of-Roman-Shades-Sold-Exclusively-at-West-Elm
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