Misc 50 Million Blinds Recalled Because Of Child Protection?

Stinger · 12-15-2009, 11:16 AM

Yes that is 50,000,000 .......

baltimoresun.com
50 million blinds recalled to prevent risk of children being strangled

By Associated Press

10:40 AM EST, December 15, 2009

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government and the window covering industry on Tuesday recalled more than 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds because of the risk children may be strangled by the cords.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission said five deaths and 16 near-strangulations from Roman shades have been reported since 2006, while three deaths connected to roll-up blinds have been reported since 2001.

Roman shades can become dangerous, the CPSC said, if a child's neck gets stuck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind, or if the cord gets wrapped around a child's neck.

Roll-up blinds pose a strangulation threat if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on it, or if a child neck's gets between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material.

The commission and the industry urged parents to examine all shades and blinds in the home and make sure they have no accessible cords. They also advised parents not to place cribs, beds or other furniture close to windows because children can climb on the furniture and reach the cords.

Cordless window coverings are recommended for all homes where children live or visit.

Several major retailers, including Wal-Mart, JCPenney and Pottery Barn, are also participating in the recall.

Consumers can obtain free retrofit kits for Roman shades and roll-up blinds online at www.windowcoverings.org or by calling the Window Covering Safety Council toll-free at 1-800-506-4636.

http://www.baltimoresun.com/business...,4859105.story

CoMoChief · 12-15-2009, 11:18 AM

How about some people just need to be better parents. ????

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 12-15-2009, 11:33 AM

our dog actually fell off the back of the couch this summer and got tangled up in our roman blind cord, almost strangled him. I can see the problem.

**mikeyis4dcats.** · 12-15-2009, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoMoChief

How about some people just need to be better parents. ????

what an asinine statement.

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Stinger Bazinga Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $1944507	50 Million Blinds Recalled Because Of Child Protection? Yes that is 50,000,000 ....... baltimoresun.com 50 million blinds recalled to prevent risk of children being strangled By Associated Press 10:40 AM EST, December 15, 2009 WASHINGTON (AP) — The government and the window covering industry on Tuesday recalled more than 50 million Roman-style shades and roll-up blinds because of the risk children may be strangled by the cords. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said five deaths and 16 near-strangulations from Roman shades have been reported since 2006, while three deaths connected to roll-up blinds have been reported since 2001. Roman shades can become dangerous, the CPSC said, if a child's neck gets stuck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind, or if the cord gets wrapped around a child's neck. Roll-up blinds pose a strangulation threat if the lifting loop slides off the side of the blind and a child's neck becomes entangled on it, or if a child neck's gets between the lifting loop and the roll-up blind material. The commission and the industry urged parents to examine all shades and blinds in the home and make sure they have no accessible cords. They also advised parents not to place cribs, beds or other furniture close to windows because children can climb on the furniture and reach the cords. Cordless window coverings are recommended for all homes where children live or visit. Several major retailers, including Wal-Mart, JCPenney and Pottery Barn, are also participating in the recall. Consumers can obtain free retrofit kits for Roman shades and roll-up blinds online at www.windowcoverings.org or by calling the Window Covering Safety Council toll-free at 1-800-506-4636. http://www.baltimoresun.com/business...,4859105.story
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