Most American homes have window custom blind. They are a serious risk to children, as they have cords that can be pulled around their necks. CPSC staff has reviewed 209 incidents of fatal and near-miss strangulations on operating cords of stock and custom window covering products. Despite the requirements in ANSI/WCMA-2018 to make operating cords inaccessible to children, and to include rigid cord shrouds or continuous loop bead chain restraining devices, the risk remains. Roller … [Read more...]