USA - Substantial Product Hazard List: Amendments to Requirements for Window Covering Cords
Business description
On September 25, 2026 the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) notified WTO on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, regarding Substantial Product Hazard List: Amendments to Requirements for Window Covering Cords. In order to address window covering cord strangulation risks, the Commission proposes to designate certain window coverings a substantial product hazard. These include products with:
- accessible free hanging operating cords longer than 8 inches on custom window coverings;
- exposed continuous loops with and without tension devices on custom horizontal blinds;
- exposed continuous loops without tension devices on other custom window coverings;
- lack of a warning on exposed continuous loops and single retractable cords on custom window coverings;
- presence of stroke lengths longer than 36 inches on single retractable cord lift systems on custom window coverings;
- a cord loop lift system on stock or custom roll up style shades.
Final date for comments: November 23, 2026
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