Lutron recalls custom motorized and manual Roman shades due to strangulation risk if children's necks get caught in exposed cords or looped chains. Affected products were sold with 'Lutron Shading Solutions' or 'Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO' labels.
Strangulations can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck. Also, in manual Roman shades, strangulations can also occur if the shade's looped bead chain is not attached to the wall or to the floor and a child's neck becomes entangled on the free-standing loop.
Lutron is recalling all custom-made motorized and manual Roman shades because children can get strangled if their necks get caught in the cord or looped chain. This risk happens when the cord is exposed or the looped chain isn't properly attached to a wall or floor.
Children can strangle themselves by placing their neck between the cord and fabric, pulling the cord and wrapping it around their neck, or getting entangled in a looped chain that isn't attached to a wall or floor.
Parents or caregivers of young children who own custom-ordered Lutron Roman shades are most at risk. The recall includes nearly all shades that were professionally installed.
Check for 'Lutron Shading Solutions' or 'Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO' printed on packaging. The shades were custom-made and professionally installed in most cases.
Immediately stop using the Roman shades if they pose a strangulation risk to children.
Ensure the tension device is attached to the looped cord and installed into the wall or floor.
Reach out to Lutron Electronics for repair kits or professional reinstallation if the tension device isn't properly attached.
Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. Consumers with manual Roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact Lutron for further instructions.
Yes, this recall covers all custom-ordered motorized and manual Lutron Shading Solutions Roman shades.
Check for 'Lutron Shading Solutions' or 'Lutron Shading Solutions by VIMCO' on packaging. The shades were custom-made and professionally installed.
If the tension device isn't attached to the wall or floor, contact Lutron for a free repair kit to fix it.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lutron to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 148 — Lutron Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades Hello, I own a Lutron Shading Solutions Roman Shades that is covered by recall 148 from Lutron. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the Roman shades and contact Lutron Electronics to coordinate the removal, repair, and reinstallation of the shades. Consumers with manual Roman shades should also immediately check if the tension device is attached to the looped operating cord and installed into the wall or floor. If not attached, consumers should contact Lutron Electronics to receive a free repair kit. If the tension device is attached but not installed, consumers should immediately install the device into the wall or floor. If the consumer has difficulty installing the tension device, contact Lutron for further instructions. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
