Published by If your child was exposed to a strangulation or entanglement hazard from Autoez brand bamboo shades sold on Walmart.com, you may be eligible to pursue compensation through a product liability claim.
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What’s the Problem?
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of Autoez brand bamboo shades due to long operating cords and accessible inner cords that create strangulation and entanglement hazards for children.
The products also violate the federal rule for window coverings and labeling requirements. About 550 units were sold on Walmart.com between September 2023 and May 2025, with no injuries reported as of the recall date.
Although we are not aware of lawsuits filed against the seller or importer at this time, we are actively investigating potential claims involving strangulation risks, near-miss events, replacement costs, and related damages linked to these recalled shades.
Latest Bamboo Shades Updates
- September 25, 2025 – CPSC announces recall of Autoez brand bamboo shades for violating the federal window covering rule and posing strangulation and entanglement hazards [1]
- September 25, 2025 – Remedy instructs consumers to stop use, remove the shades, cut the operating cord, mark the product “Recalled,” dispose of it, and email photo proof for a refund [2]
- Late September 2025 – News coverage highlights recall scope, describing brown bamboo shades sized 24–72 inches wide by 64–72 inches high and sold for 21 to 50 dollars on Walmart.com [3]
Bamboo Shades Statistics
- Units affected about 550
- Sales channel Walmart.com
- Sales dates September 2023 through May 2025
- Price range 21 to 50 dollars
- Colors and sizes brown bamboo in widths 24–72 inches and heights 64–72 inches
- Importer Sichuan Yunduan Renjia Trading Co. Ltd. doing business as Walmart seller Autoez
- Recall identification CPSC recall number 25-478
- Injuries reported none as of the announcement
Bamboo Shades Injuries & Side Effects
Hazards associated with non-compliant corded shades can lead to severe outcomes, especially for children under six. Reported or reasonably foreseeable harms include:
- Strangulation from accessible, long cords that can form loops around the neck
- Entrapment when clothing, limbs, or accessories become caught in cord loops or mechanisms
- Fall or impact injuries if a child becomes entangled and loses balance
- Emotional trauma for children and caregivers after a near-miss or entanglement event
Do You Qualify for a Bamboo Shades Recall Lawsuit?
- You purchased or used Autoez brand bamboo shades between 2023 and 2025
- The operating cord or inner cords posed strangulation or entanglement hazards to a child
- Your family experienced an injury, a near-miss incident, or incurred costs to replace unsafe coverings
- You can provide documentation such as order records, photos, or communications relating to the recall
Evidence Required for a Bamboo Shades Recall Lawsuit
- Product evidence photographs of the shades, labels, operating cord, and installation location
- Proof of purchase Walmart order history, receipts, or bank statements
- Incident documentation written account of the event, witness notes, pediatrician or urgent care records if applicable
- Recall compliance records photos showing the cord cut and product disposal, and emails sent to the recall address
- Replacement costs invoices or estimates for compliant cordless shades or professional installation
Damages You Can Recover
- Medical expenses emergency evaluation, follow-up visits, therapy if needed
- Out-of-pocket costs replacement window coverings, installation, and childproofing measures
- Pain and suffering physical and emotional harm for the child and family
- Lost wages time away from work due to treatment or caregiving
- Punitive damages where allowed if conduct demonstrates reckless disregard for safety
Bamboo Shades Recall Information
- Recall date September 25, 2025
- Product Autoez brand bamboo shades in brown
- Hazard strangulation and entanglement risks from long operating cords and accessible inner cords
- Remedy stop use, remove and destroy per instructions, submit photo proof for refund
- Where sold Walmart.com
- Manufactured in China
Statute of Limitations for Bamboo Shades Lawsuits
Product liability deadlines vary by state, often one to four years from the date of injury or discovery. Because evidence can change when shades are removed or destroyed for the recall, document labels, cords, installation locations, and any incidents before following disposal steps. Prompt legal review helps protect claims and align next steps with applicable deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I confirm my shades are included in the recall
- Is it safe to keep them up while I wait for a refund
- Do I need a receipt to participate in the remedy
- What if no injury occurred but I incurred replacement costs
- Who can be held responsible for non-compliant window coverings
- Does following recall instructions affect my legal rights
- What products are safer alternatives for homes with young children
- How much compensation might be available for my claim
References
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Autoez-Brand-Bamboo-Shades-Recalled-Due-to-Strangulation-and-Entanglement-Hazards-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Violates-Federal-Rule-for-Window-Coverings-Sold-on-Walmart-com
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Autoez-Brand-Bamboo-Shades-Recalled-Due-to-Strangulation-and-Entanglement-Hazards-and-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-Violates-Federal-Rule-for-Window-Coverings-Sold-on-Walmart-com
- https://www.usatoday.com/recalls/consumer-products/CPSC-10414/