CPSC Recall in 2009: Strangulation Death of a Child Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by All Strong Industry

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-068

Date: December 14, 2009

Product Name: Roman Shades

Recall Description:

This recall involves Roman shades distributed by All Strong Industry that are made of a white-on-white striped fabric and measure about 64 inches long and the width ranges between 23 and 39 inches. The head rail has a strangulation warning and a label stating "CF" (Ching Feng Fashion Home Fashions Co., Ltd.), "52% Cotton/48% Polyester", and made in either Taiwan, Thailand or China. "RN 103984" is printed on another sewn-in tag near the bottom back side of the fabric.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:

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 290,000

Incidents:

In February 2007, a 16-month-old boy in Painesville, Ohio died after becoming entangled in the exposed cord on the backside of a Roman shade and strangled. The child was found face down under a corner of the shade pulled into his crib.

Sold At:

Walmart stores nationwide and other retailers from January 2003 through May 2005 for between $10 and $20.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan, Thailand, and China