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: Strangulation
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MamaRoo Swings and RockaRoo Rockers Recall Issued After Infant Death and Strangulation
More than two million baby swings are being recalled after the strangulation death of a 10-month old infant.
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FDA Warns of Child Strangulation Risks Linked To Enteral Feeding Delivery Sets
The FDA warns health care professionals to be careful with the use of enteral feeding systems, particularly for infant patients, following two cases where children strangled to death while unattended.
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Bunk Bed Recall Issued After Ladder Design Defect Linked To Child’s Death
About 40,000 bunk beds are being recalled due to the risk of child entrapment and strangulation between the ladder and the bedframe, which has already been blamed for one child's…
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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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2017 “Worst Toys” List Includes Fidget Spinners, Flying Drones For Kids
A top ten list of worst toys for 2017 warns of recalled toys still being sold online, and toys that may cause lacerations, strangulation, and other injuries.
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Cordless Window Blinds To Become New Standard, To Prevent Child Strangulation
The window covering industry has approved new voluntary standards that would make all stock blinds cordless to prevent child strangulations. However, some consumer safety advocates say the new rule does…
