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Product Recall Number: 15-047

Why was Roller Window Shades recalled?

A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.

Roller Window Shades
Here's product recall specific data for Roller Window Shades.

  • Product Recall Number: 15-047

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2014-12-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Roller Window Shades

  • Description: A steel pin in the shade's idler can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall, posing a risk of injury from impact.

  • Hazard Description: A steel pin inserted into the idler on the shades can become dislodged and cause the shade to fall from the mounting bracket, posing a risk of injury from impact to the consumer.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 6,800

  • Incidents: WindowTex has received six reports of steel pins becoming dislodged from the window shade idler, causing some of the shades to fall. No injuries have been reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers with the recalled window shades should immediately contact the place of purchase for instructions on how to schedule a service call for free replacement idlers. Consumers can also contact WindowTex for help identifying their authorized dealer. Authorized dealers are contacting all known purchasers.

  • Sold At: WindowTex authorized dealers nationwide from April 2014 through June 2014 for between $100 and $500.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: USA

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed