Don’t be fooled by “child safe” stickers or advertisements!
Today I was at Big Lots looking around and found this roll up window blind.
More Roman Shades and Roller Shades recalled
Article from the CPSC Near strangulation promts recall of Roman and Roller Shades by Smith+Noble, Smith+Noble has added its name to the retailers joining the voluntary recall announced in December 2009 of ALL Roman shades and Roll-Up blinds.
Press release from CPSC meeting
Consumer Advocates Applaud Tri-Lateral Announcement to Eliminate Hazards Posed by Window Blinds: Urge Action Steps to Ensure Success
CPSC Announces International Initiative for Strong Safety Standards on Window Coverings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Health Canada and the European Commission’s Directorate General for Health and Consumers (DG SANCO) have joined together to call for strong and comprehensive international safety standards on window coverings from manufacturers and standards organizations.
CPSC calls for stronger safety standards that eliminate the risk for strangulation on all window covering products
Today the CPSC announced in a letter a call for stronger standards for all window covering products.