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Window Cord Safety

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), corded window treatments are one of the top five hidden hazards in U.S. homes.  Unfortunately, nearly one child dies every month due to strangulation and another child suffers each month from near strangulation.

At ShutterLuxe, we feel these figures are disturbing and parents need to be aware that these accidents can be prevented.  We recommend using cordless window treatments in homes with children.  If that is not possible, The Window Covering Safety Council offers free retrofit safety kits for older treatments that cannot be replaced.  To order your free kit, visit http://www.windowcoverings.org.

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• Replace older corded window coverings with newer and safer products.
• Keep all window cords out of reach of children.
• Move climbable furniture, beds, cribs and toys away from windows.
• Install tension devises to keep any visible cords taut.
• Keep tasseled pull cords short and install cord stops when possible.