This article is part of “Death by Delay,” a series on how consumer product hazards have cost lives. Window blinds, curtains and shades can injure or kill young children if the dangling cords are ...

In the whirlwind of moving logistics and getting essentials like a new mattress together, blinds completely slipped my mind. Which, given the apartment gets direct sunlight, neede ...

Aside from its clean good looks as a window treatment, there are two good reasons why a cordless window blind is better than a corded one: 1) If you have small children, the dangling cord can be a ...

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Most of us have window blinds in our home, and you've probably never considered that some of them are potentially dangerous, even deadly. We're talking about the potential problem with window blinds ...

New research serves as a warning about a common household item that can pose a serious safety threat to young children: window blind cords. A new study published in the journal Pediatrics found that ...

It’s time for us to shed some light on blinds. Meant to filter and insulate, blinds are typically defined as horizontal or vertical slats made of metal, plastic and/or occasionally fabric that are ...

When you shop for window blinds there's a good chance you look for the most affordable products. In most cases those blinds will have cords that pose a strangulation risk to young children. The safety ...

Andrea Sutton, a mom in Firestone, Colo., was trying to put her 3-year-old son Daniel down for a nap, but he wasn't having it. It was January, too cold for him to burn off much energy outside, and he ...

Child safety advocates have been pushing for the ban for years. — -- By the end of 2018, U.S. consumers shopping for window blinds will see only standard models without accessible cords. Child ...