Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics
CPSC recall 10149. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. Consumers with manual Roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
CPSC recall 10149 has the recall date 2 Mar 2010. The notice names the firm Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO). The recall has about 5,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Blinds, Shades & Cords.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,000 |
| Description | This recall involves all custom-ordered made-to-measure motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. "Lutron Shading Solutions" or "Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO" is printed on the packaging. |
| Product | Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades, About 5,000, Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Sold at | Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through August 2009 for between $120 and $4,500 per shade. |
| Manufacturer | Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO) |
| Distributor | Lutron Electronics Co. Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,000Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 19%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Blinds, Shades & Cords
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2009 | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10149The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10149. https://recallregister.com/product/148-risk-of-strangulation-prompts-recall-to-repair-roman-shades-by-lutron/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10149 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through August 2009 for between $120 and $4,500 per shade.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10149?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 5,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States