CPSC recall 16042
Roman shades
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-11-24
On 2015-11-24 the CPSC announced a recall of Roman shades by Lutron Electronics, citing strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape out a….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16042 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2015-11-24 |
| Published | 2015-11-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Lutron Electronics |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Roman shades | This recall involves hobbled-style, motorized or manual, custom-made Roman shades. They were made out of fabric mounted on a metal frame, manufactured between December 17, 2009 and July 23, 2015. Each shade has two to six vertical mesh lift bands that are 8 inches wide, secured by lift band clamps at the bottom of the shade, and a 1-inch wide vertical hobble tape running the length of the shade. Lutron Electronics Inc. and the manufacture date appear on a white label on the shade tube at the top of the shade; which can be located when the shade is fully extended. Consumers should contact Lutron Electronics if the label cannot be located.
Reason
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed ribbon (hobble tape) and the fabric on the backside of the shade or when a child pulls the tape 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/2016/Lutron-Electronics-Recalls-Roman-Shades
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