Many parents do not know that window covering cords are one of the top five hidden hazards in the home according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Although it’s a year round job, we can all do our part during October’s National Window Covering Safety Month in the US to help increase awareness of the potential strangulation hazard that exposed window covering cords can present to young children. This year’s theme is What’s Best for Kids – Go Cordless and here are some helpful resources and ways you can get involved below.
- Share this Hunter Douglas Buyer’s Guide: The Best Window Treatments for Kids’ Rooms and Playrooms
- Share this Hunter Douglas Buyer’s Guide: Cordless Window Treatments for Your Home
- Review the Hunter Douglas Child Safety At The Window Brochure for more information on child safe options
- Visit the US Window Covering Safety Council Website to learn more about this year’s national campaign: What’s Best for Kids – Go Cordless
- Encourage parents and caregivers to replace old window coverings with cordless products which include the following Hunter Douglas lift systems: LiteRise®, SimpleLift™, UltraGlide®, and PowerView® Automation
- Update your product displays with child-safe lifting systems
- Fasten down any cords in your displays, especially those with a continuous cord loop, by anchoring the Cord Loop Tensioner to the display module and be sure to explain this process to consumers
- Contact your Sales Representative for assistance or additional information
