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 ...

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 ...

Dear Angie: My window blinds need new cords. What's involved? Is this a DIY project or something to hire for? — Connie L., Calabasas, Calif. Dear Connie: While it's certainly possible to replace ...

CHICAGO (AP) — Children's injuries and deaths from window blinds have not stalled despite decades of safety concerns, according to a new U.S. study that recommends a complete ban on blinds with cords.

At least six children died in military housing from strangling on window cords Activists say new safety standards not good enough%2C seek cordless blinds Industry says deaths down dramatically because ...

Cords left hanging from window blinds injured more than 16,000 children younger than 6 years old between 1990 and 2015, according to a recent study, but simple changes can reduce the risk. The cords ...

Almost 10,000 window blinds sold only on Amazon have been recalled because children could be strangled by the cords. Softfunch recalled 9,500 Foiresoft Zebra Roller Blinds sold on Amazon between ...

A 3-year-old Firestone boy died last week in an accidental hanging after he became tangled in the cords of a window blind, an accident that happens once a month nationally. Investigators believe the ...

While the cords dangling from your window blinds may not seem like a risky item, for small children, they can pose the risk of strangulation or serious injury, according to a new report. The study ...

A coroner today warned parents of the dangers of ordinary hazards in the home after a tragic toddler was strangled by the cord on a window blind in his bedroom. Little Joshua Wakeham, who would have ...