Nearly Half of Children Caught in Window Covering Cords Die, CPSC Warns
Nearly half of children who get caught in window covering cords die of their injuries, the CPSC warns.
Tag Archives: Roman Shades
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CPSC Urges Those With Children To Use Cordless Window Coverings To Avoid Strangulation Risks
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…
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CPSC Urges Parents To Use Cordless Window Coverings To Avoid Child Strangulations
The CPSC is urging parents and caregivers to be aware of the risk of child strangulation from window cords throughout the month of October.
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CPSC Rules Calling For Cordless Window Blinds And Shades Goes Into Effect
New industry standards calling for window blinds and other coverings to be cordless are now in effect, in an effort to reduce child strangulations.
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Childhood Window Blind Injuries And Deaths Still High: Study
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.
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Despite Warnings and Recalls, Window Blind Cords Continue to Cause Child Deaths
A recent child death highlights the continuing risk of window blind cord strangulations nationwide, despite efforts by federal regulators and consumer advocacy groups.
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Window Blinds Injuries Mount As Consumer Reports Calls For Tougher Standards
Consumer Reports and a coalition of other groups are pushing for more stringent standards on window blinds and shades to prevent child strangulations.
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Infant Risks from Curtains, Blinds and Shades to be Addressed by U.S. CPSC
The CPSC is proposing new rules for window coverings to prevent child strangulations and deaths.
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Lowe’s Shades and Blinds Recall Issued After Two Children Nearly Strangle
About 11 million Roman shades and roll-up blinds are being recalled by Lowe’s after two children nearly strangled. This is the latest in a series of Roman shades and blinds…
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New Report of Toddler Death From Roman Shade Cord Leads to Recall
More than half a million Hanover Direct Roman shades and roll-up blinds have been recalled after a toddler strangled to death in a pull cord.
