Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-75.
This recall involves two models of Roman FlexShades - Roman-CL (clutch/manually operated by a bead-chain) and Roman-MO (motorized). They come in a variety of colors and fabric types and are custom sized/made to order. The shade has a wooden head rail and a 9" valance and four (or more) horizontal plastic stacking bars that are placed about 15 inches apart along the length of the fabric; each bar contains two plastic rings.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-75.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and call Draper for a free retrofit kit that removes both the operating cords and the exposed inner cords from the shades.
✅ 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 Specialty Window Covering Dealers Nationwide From March 2000 Through September 2009 For Between $450 And $2,100. 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-75.
For additional information, contact Draper toll-free at (877) 315- 7037 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET daily, or visit the firm's Web site at www.draperinc.com and click on the "Roman Shade Recall" button.
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Specialty Window Covering Dealers Nationwide From March 2000 Through September 2009 For Between $450 And $2,100. Recall FAQ
Specialty Window Covering Dealers Nationwide From March 2000 Through September 2009 For Between $450 And $2,100. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Risk of Strangulation Prompts Recall of Roman Shades by Draper Inc.. The notice was published on December 15, 2009 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 1,800 units are potentially affected.