CPSC Recall in 2011: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by The Shade Store

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-747

Date: June 29, 2011

Product Name:

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: "About 45,000 Roman shades"

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Five showroom locations and online at www.theshadestore.com from February 2006 through March 2011 for between $120 and $355 per shade.

Manufactured In:

USA