Product recalls happen with regularity and for many reasons, but some recalls are shocking merely because of the number of units involved.  This could be the reaction of many when they learn that more than 50 million units of Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds have been recalled because of serious concerns regarding the safety of toddlers who can become trapped by the strings attached to them and suffer serious injuries or even death.

According to CNN Money:

“All Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled after reports of babies and toddlers dying from strangulation, the federal agency in charge of product safety announced Tuesday — one of the five largest recalls in the agency’s 35-year history.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall affects more than 50 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds, which have cords that can get caught around children’s necks.

CPSC said 5 children have died of strangulation and 16 others have been nearly strangled since 2006 because of the Roman shades, which pose a problem because of space between the inner cord and the shade fabric.

oll-up blinds have a large loop at the end of the cord that can strangle young children, the CPSC said, adding that 3 children have died from the roll-up blinds’ hazard since 2000.”

If you have any of these models in your home, take immediate steps to either remove them or repair them properly so they do not pose an imminent danger to any children who may come into contact with them.  If you or someone you love has been harmed by dangerously defective products, you need the help of Sacramento products liability lawyers who have years of experience in holding large corporations accountable for the harm they’ve caused.  Contact Demas & Rosenthal today to schedule a free initial consultation.