Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roller Shades by Lutron Shading Solutions
CPSC recall 09328. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Strangulations can occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately check their window coverings to see if the tension device is attached to the cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, immediately stop using the window coverings and contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tensioning device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
CPSC recall 09328 has the recall date 26 Aug 2009. The notice names the firm Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO). The recall has about 245,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2009 has 10,000 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 | 245,000 |
| Description | This recall involves custom-ordered made-to-measure manual roller shades. The shades were sold in a variety of colors, fabrics, and sizes. They have a label on an adhesive strip that connects the shade fabric to the roller tube that reads "Lutron Shading Solutions" and "800-446-1503." The shade needs to be removed from the brackets and unrolled completely to access the label. The shade was sold with an orange, black and white hang tag warning consumers that "young children can STRANGLE in cord and bead chain loops." However, the hang tag may have been discarded upon installation. Nearly all shades were professionally installed. |
| Product | Roller Shades, About 245,000, Blinds, Shades & Cords |
| Sold at | Specialty dealers and Expo Design Centers nationwide from January 2000 through April 2009 for between $200 and $2000 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
- 245,000Median of 2009: 10,000
- CPSC recalls of 2009
- 383
- Recalls of 2009 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls of 2009 in the category Blinds, Shades & Cords
- 6%
- Recalls on the register that name Virginia Iron and Metal Company Inc. (VIMCO)
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2010 | Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman Shades by Lutron Electronics |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 09328. https://recallregister.com/product/5481-risk-of-strangulation-prompts-recall-to-repair-roller-shades-by-lutron/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
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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 09328 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 April 2009 for between $200 and $2000 per shade.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 09328?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 245,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States