CPSC Recall in 2009: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roll-Up Blinds and Roman Shades by Walmart

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2009.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-067

Date: December 14, 2009

Product Name: Roll-up Blinds and Roman Shades

Recall Description:

This recall involves all styles and sizes of fabric, bamboo and jute roll-up blinds and Roman shades.Note: Examine all shades and blinds in your home. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit.

Hazard Description:

Roll-Up Blinds: Strangulations can occur if the lifting loops slide 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.Roman Shades: Strangulations 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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 1.1 million (600,000 roll-up blinds and 500,000 Roman shades)

Incidents:

No incidents or injuries have been reported involving Roman shades directly sold by Walmart. However, CPSC is aware of the death of a child from one of these Roman shades sold by another retailer. No incidents or injuries have been reported in roll-up shades.

Sold At:

Walmart stores nationwide and at www.walmart.com or www.samsclub.com from January 1999 through September 2009 for between $6 and $30.

Manufactured In:

China and Thailand