WindowTex Recalls Custom Roller Shades Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 15047. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to schedule a service call for free replacement idlers. Consumers can also contact WindowTex for help identifying their authorized dealer. Authorized dealers are contacting all known purchasers.
CPSC recall 15047 has the recall date 16 Dec 2014. The notice names the firm Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex. The recall has about 6,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Fall. CPSC gives the product type Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | WindowTex has received six reports of steel pins becoming dislodged from the window shade idler, causing some of the shades to fall. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 6,800 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves WindowTex custom-made fabric roller window shades that are raised and lowered by a side-mounted chain. The recalled shades have an idler with steel pin inserted into one end of the roller tube. The steel pin is used to connect the window shade to the metal mounting bracket. Roller shades included in this recall have idlers with model number D15T, used with a 1½-inch roller tube, and model number D20T, used with a 2-inch roller tube. |
| Product | Roller Window Shades, About 6,800, Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters |
| Sold at | WindowTex authorized dealers nationwide from April 2014 through June 2014 for between $100 and $500. |
| Manufacturer | Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 6,800Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 24%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Window Shades and Venetian Blinds and Indoor Shutters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Windowcraft Inc. dba. WindowTex
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15047The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 15047. https://recallregister.com/product/1881-windowtex-recalls-custom-roller-shades-due-to-risk-of-injury/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15047 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
WindowTex has received six reports of steel pins becoming dislodged from the window shade idler, causing some of the shades to fall. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
WindowTex authorized dealers nationwide from April 2014 through June 2014 for between $100 and $500.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15047?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15047?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 6,800