According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), window covering cords are one of the top hazards in the home due to the potential strangulation hazard to young children.
Only use cordless window coverings or window coverings with inaccessible cords to avoid risk of strangulation to infants and young children.
Make a difference. Help raise awareness about the dangers of corded window coverings. Download and share these resources.
Parents are urged to inspect their homes for corded window coverings and replace them with cordless products.
Kids are curious, constantly exploring the world around them. Watch and share our new public service announcement, “Little Hands,” and help spread the word about window covering cord safety and what parents can do to help keep their kids safe.
Spread the work about window covering cord safety
Look for the label! Cordless options can easily be identified by the Best for Kids™ certification label, available on products at all major US retailers.
Expert safety tips to keep your little ones safe at home.
Window Covering Safety Month is supported by industry and safety experts. This campaign urges parents and caregivers to go “Cordless For Kids” and check window coverings for exposed or dangling cords which can pose a strangulation hazard to infants and young children.
The Window Covering Safety Month Toolkit seeks to do the following during the month of October:
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