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• Nearly Half of Children Caught in Window Covering Cords Die, CPSC Warns

  October 7, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Nearly half of children who get caught in window covering cords die of their injuries, the CPSC warns.

• CPSC Urges Those With Children To Use Cordless Window Coverings To Avoid Strangulation Risks

  October 19, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  The CPSC is focusing its efforts this month on preventing child strangulations from cords used in window coverings such as blinds and shades, calling on parents to replace them with cordless options in homes with small children.

• CPSC Urges Parents To Use Cordless Window Coverings To Avoid Child Strangulations

  October 14, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC is urging parents and caregivers to be aware of the risk of child strangulation from window cords throughout the month of October.

• CPSC Rules Calling For Cordless Window Blinds And Shades Goes Into Effect

  December 19, 2018

  Russell Maas

  New industry standards calling for window blinds and other coverings to be cordless are now in effect, in an effort to reduce child strangulations.

• Childhood Window Blind Injuries And Deaths Still High: Study

  December 12, 2017

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that nearly 17,000 children have been injured or killed by blinds and other window coverings, often due to strangulation from hanging cords.

• Despite Warnings and Recalls, Window Blind Cords Continue to Cause Child Deaths

  December 2, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A recent child death highlights the continuing risk of window blind cord strangulations nationwide, despite efforts by federal regulators and consumer advocacy groups.

• Window Blinds Injuries Mount As Consumer Reports Calls For Tougher Standards

  June 9, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Consumer Reports and a coalition of other groups are pushing for more stringent standards on window blinds and shades to prevent child strangulations.

• Infant Risks from Curtains, Blinds and Shades to be Addressed by U.S. CPSC

  January 19, 2015

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC is proposing new rules for window coverings to prevent child strangulations and deaths.

• Lowe’s Shades and Blinds Recall Issued After Two Children Nearly Strangle

  December 2, 2010

  Staff Writers

  About 11 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled by Lowe’s after two children nearly strangled.  This is...

• New Report of Toddler Death From Roman Shade Cord Leads to Recall

  November 12, 2010

  Staff Writers

  More than half a million Hanover Direct Roman shades and roll-up blinds have been recalled after a toddler strangled to...