Near Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman and Roller Shades Sold at Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBTeens: Expands previous recall of Roman shades sold at Pottery Barn Kids
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-72.
This recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBteen Roman shades with and without fabric backing and the Paxton roller shades. The Roman shades have two labels; "Pottery Barn", "potterybarnkids" or "PBteen" is printed on the smaller label and the larger orange, black and white label warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." The Paxton roller shades are made of solid fabric and have a metal rod at the bottom and a nylon operating cord.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-72.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Roman shades and contact Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, or PBteen to receive a free repair kit for these products. Consumers should immediately check the recalled roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the looped cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should immediately attach the tension device securely to the wall. If they no longer have the tension device, consumers should immediately stop using the roller shades and contact Pottery Barn to receive a replacement tension device.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, And Pbteen Catalogs And Online At Www.potterybarn.com, Www.potterybarnkids.com And Www.pbteen.com From January 1998 Through October 2009 For Between $25 And $180. The Paxton Roller Shades Were Sold Through The Pottery Barn Catalog And Online At Www.potterybarn.com From January 2003 Through October 2009 For Between $100 And $120. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-72.
For additional information, contact Pottery Barn at (800) 492-1949 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.potterybarn.com, www.potterybarnkids.com and www.pbteen.com
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Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, And Pbteen Catalogs And Online At Www.potterybarn.com, Www.potterybarnkids.com And Www.pbteen.com From January 1998 Through October 2009 For Between $25 And $180. The Paxton Roller Shades Were Sold Through The Pottery Barn Catalog And Online At Www.potterybarn.com From January 2003 Through October 2009 For Between $100 And $120. Recall FAQ
Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, And Pbteen Catalogs And Online At Www.potterybarn.com, Www.potterybarnkids.com And Www.pbteen.com From January 1998 Through October 2009 For Between $25 And $180. The Paxton Roller Shades Were Sold Through The Pottery Barn Catalog And Online At Www.potterybarn.com From January 2003 Through October 2009 For Between $100 And $120. is the subject of a kitchenware recall: Near Strangulation Prompts Recall to Repair Roman and Roller Shades Sold at Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, and PBTeens: Expands previous recall of Roman shades sold at Pottery Barn Kids. The notice was published on December 15, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 305,000 units are potentially affected.