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- CPSC PUBLISHES PROPOSED WINDOW COVERING RULESThe post CPSC PUBLISHES PROPOSED WINDOW COVERING RULES appeared first on Window Covering Testing. ... read more
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- Press Release: New Window Covering Voluntary Standard is Step in Right DirectionNew Window Covering Voluntary Standard is Step in Right Direction But Unsafe Corded Products Still Available for Sale and in People’s Homes Washington, DC – ... read more
- Press Release: New Study Shows More Children are Injured by Window Covering CordsStrong Mandatory Standard is Necessary to Reduce Incidents Tips to Protect Children from Window Cord Deaths and Injuries Washington, D.C. – A recently published article ... read more
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Press Releases
2017
2016
- Retailers Cut the Cord for Kids
- PFWBS, CFA, KID, CU & ISC Respond to the Opening of the Voluntary Window Covering Safety Standard
- Parents for Window Blind Safety Releases New PSA After Child Safety Devices Continue To Fail. Safety Experts from PFWBS Urge Consumers to Go Cordless in their homes
- Two Recent Strangulation Deaths from Window Blind Cords Warning for Consumers: Any Accessible Outer Cords on Window Coverings Can Strangle a Child
- Four Children Killed by Window Covering Cords in last Six Weeks
2015
2014
2011
Press Coverage
Older Coverage
2014
- Dangers of Window Blind Cords in Spotlight after Child’s Death-KSL
- Feds Move to Protect Kids from Window Blind Strangulation-NBC NEWS
- Four Children Die from Hidden Danger in the Home-WUSA.9.CBS
- Mom’s Anguish Leads to Renewed Warnings of Window Blind Dangers-TODAY
- New PSA? Protect Your Child from a Window Blind Cord Accident-Parents.com
- Parents Fight for Tougher Window Blind Cord Restrictions-Krem2CBS
- Window Blind Cords: The Hazard in Plain Sight-Parents.com
2013
- A St. Louis Post Dispatch Mother’s Warning After Son Strangles
- Group Calls for Tougher Rules on Window Blinds-The Mississauga News
- USA Today Window Blind Deaths in Military Housing
- Window Covering Petition Filed with USCPSC-Consumer Federation of America
2012
- After son’s death, family tries to educate others about dangers of window-blind cords-HeraldNet
- Window Covering Manufacturers Stonewall Effective Standards That Could Save Children’s Lives-Consumer Federation of America
- Parents Urge Improvements After Child Death-Hi-DesertStar
- Newport West MP Paul Flynn wants blind cord safety changes after toddler’s death -BBC
2011
- Consumer Advocates Withdraw From Talks on Improving the Safety of Window Blinds-NY Times
- Consumer Groups Walk Out of Failed Window Covering Standards Process-CU
- Growing Concerns over window covering safety-NY Times
- Loose Standards Lead to Strangulation Risk for Children-Chicago Tribune
- Must Read Guide to Buying Window Coverings-Parents Magazine
- Window blind makers safety plans too lax, critics say-Chicago Tribune
- Window Covering Manufactures get Spanked for Safety Hazards-Consumer Reports
- Toddler dies getting window blind wrapped around his neck despite parents attempt to save him!-Daily Mail
- Boy’s Death Props Ban on Roller Blinds-1.607877-Irish Times
- Toddler Strangled by Blind Cord Dies/-Kaima Independent
- Tragedy-toddler-2-accidentally-strangled-window-blind-cord.html-Daily Mail
2010
- Fighting to Prevent Accidents- Consumer Reports
- IKEA recalls more than 3M Window Blind Shades-Bloomberg News
- Press Release
- Roman Shades pose strangulation risk-NBC Chicago
- Window Blinds can be fatal for children-AP