The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported on Wednesday that specialty retailer of home products Williams-Sonoma Inc. (WSM), has voluntarily recalled about 85 thousand units of roman shades used in window frames, citing near strangulation of children when he or she pulls the cord out and wraps it around the neck. These roman shades were sold exclusively at Pottery Barn Kids.
The China and Hong Kong-made roman shades affected by the recall involves all sizes and colors of Pottery Barn Kids roman shades with exposed inner cords on the back, and two sewn-in labels located at the bottom edge of the shade. The smaller label identifies the manufacturer as "pottery barn kids" while the second larger orange, black and white label warns that "Cords and bead chains can loop around child's neck and STRANGLE." However, roman shades with a fabric covering over the cords are not being withdrawn.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported six children becoming entangled in the exposed inner cord on the back of the shade between March 2006 and July 2008. Four children were found with cords ensnared around their necks, and scissors were used to extricate two of these children. Two children were found with red marks around their necks after having freed themselves, however, no permanent injuries were experienced.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned consumers to immediately stop using the recalled products unless otherwise instructed, and contact Pottery Barn Kids to receive a merchandise card for the purchase value.
WSM is currently trading at $17.60, up $2.13 or 13.77%, on a volume of 2.53 million shares on the NYSE.
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