Roman, roller shades

Smith+Noble is recalling about 1.3 million Roman and roller shades. The shades' cords pose a strangulation hazard to children.

This recall involves all roller shades that do not have a tension device attached to the continuous loop cord and all custom, made-to-order Roman shades. Brand names include Smith+Noble, Christopher Lowell by Smith+Noble, Jessitt Gold, Shop Blinds and Window Elements.

<p>The shades were sold at Smith+Noble online at www.smithandnoble.com and through catalog sales nationwide from 1998 through April 2010 for between $100 and $1,600.

Consumers should contact the Window Covering Safety Council for a free repair kit toll-free at 1-800-506-4636 anytime or visit www.windowcoverings.org. Consumers should check the roller shades to make sure the tension device provided is attached to the continuous loop cord and installed into the wall. If not attached, consumers should attach the tension device securely to the wall. If they no longer have the tension device, consumers should stop using the roller shades and contact WCSC to receive a free replacement tension device.

For additional information, contact Smith+Noble toll-free at 1-877-228-7683 between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Saturday and Sunday, or visit www.smithandnoble.com.

Lacrosse gloves

Brine is recalling about 7,000 lacrosse gloves. The screen printing ink used on the silver triad logo on the back of the glove contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves black and white Brine VIP lacrosse gloves sold in three sizes: 10, 12 and 13 inches. The name "Brine" is printed in white and a silver triad symbol is printed on the back of the glove on the wrist cuff. The following lacrosse gloves are involved in this recall:

Model numbers LGLVIP03-618983164529, LGLVIP02-618983164505, and LGLVIP00-618983164543.

The gloves were sold at sporting goods stores nationwide between July 2009 and June 2010 for about $50 each.

Consumers should contact Brine for a replacement or refund toll-free at 1-888-542-8834 between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit www.brine.com/recall.