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August 26, 2009
Lutron Electronics Co., Inc./Lutron Shading Solutions, in cooperation with the
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), today announced a corrective
action to repair certain manual roller window shades that were manufactured by
its subsidiary VIMCO and sold between January 4, 2000 and March 9, 2009.
The
manual shades were sold with a tensioning device connected to the shade’s looped
operating cord. If the tensioning device is not attached to the wall or floor,
the operating cord may present a strangulation hazard to young children.
Because some users may be operating shades without tensioning devices, Lutron
will provide an updated tensioning device that requires installation to the wall
or floor in order for the shades to function properly.
Lutron has not received any reports
of injuries or incidents involving its shades. Lutron brought this matter to
the attention of the CPSC and voluntarily acted to initiate this corrective
action. Lutron is taking this action to help avoid the risk of injuries.
A cord tensioning device reduces the
risk of a young child becoming entangled in the operating cord. This device
should be used with all looped operating cords on window shades in any
environment in which children are or may be present. Consumers who have one or
more of the affected shades in their home or business may obtain a free improved
tensioning device from Lutron. Consumers may also receive a free warning label
to affix to the bottom rail or hembar of their shades.
Lutron is committed to providing
customers with products of the highest quality and workmanship. Safety is
important to us, and we are proud to say that safety issues are rare. We are
pleased to join the CPSC in conducting this recall and appreciate their support.
Repair kits
consist of cord tensioning devices and warning labels. To order repair kits
click here
To view Lutron’s Joint Press Release with the Consumer Product Safety Commission
regarding Lutron’s manual roller shades
click here.
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