Caregivers Urged to Check their Window Coverings for Dangerous Cords
New York, NY (October 3, 2022) – Parents and caregivers are urged to check the window coverings in places where young children frequent. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), window covering cords are one of the top five hazards in the home due to the potential strangulation hazard to young children. To increase awareness of the potential danger that exposed cords can present to young children, October ... Read More
National Survey Finds 90% of Adults with Children in the Home are Aware of Window Covering Cord Safety Hazards
NEW YORK, NY (March 21, 2022)—A new national survey from the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) found that 90% of adults with children in the home are aware of the strangulation hazard certain window covering cords may pose to infants and young children. The WCSC study was conducted in March 2022 using an online survey among 1,000 U.S. adults, ages 18 and older. While a vast majority of parents now ... Read More
Child Safety Tips to Keep in Mind this Holiday Season
New York, NY (December 1, 2021) – According to AAA, over 53 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday season. With unfamiliar territory and plenty of distraction, accidents are bound to happen. During the excitement and bustle of the holidays, it’s important to be mindful of potential safety hazards that can often be overlooked. The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) urges parents and hosts to keep safety top of ... Read More
October is Window Covering Safety Month—Go Cordless for Kids!
New York, NY (October 1, 2021) - Window covering cords are one of the top five hidden hazards in the home according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and to increase awareness of the potential strangulation hazard that exposed cords can present to young children, October is National Window Covering Safety Month. The Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) is encouraging parents and caregivers to use only cordless window ... Read More
National Survey Finds 86% of Consumers are Aware of Window Covering Cord Safety Hazards
NEW YORK, April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A new national survey from the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC) found that 86% of adult consumers are aware of the strangulation hazard certain window covering cords may pose to infants and young children. This result signifies that the vast majority of consumers know the importance of window covering cord safety. The WCSC study was conducted in a February 2021 online survey among 1,000 U.S. adults, ages 18 and older ... Read More
