These regulations apply to corded internal window coverings supplied after 30 december 2010.
Corded window coverings regulations.
Physical requirements corded windows coverings must comply with the requirements of small parts and cord length.
American national standard for safety of corded window covering products ansi wcma a 100 1 provides requirements that address strangulation hazards associated with the continuous cord loops.
Consumer product safety commission cpsc staff is participating in voluntary standard activities to address strangulation hazards associated with cords on window covering products.
Corded window coverings regulations.
Cpsc recommends that you replace corded window coverings with cordless ones to prevent this deadly hazard.
Canada consumer product safety act.
Corded blinds are not illegal or regulated under state or federal legislation new safer guidelines allow for cords on custom made coverings per wcma standards custom cords should not be longer than 40 of their window s height.
If you are unable to switch to cordless window coverings follow these safety tips.
Corded window coverings regulations 20 kb pdf full document.
Her excellency the governor general in council on the recommendation of the minister of health pursuant to section 37 footnote a of the canada consumer product safety act footnote b makes the annexed corded window coverings regulations.
Many corded window covering products on the market today pose a risk of injury or death to young children who can be strangled by accessible cords even when the products are compliant with current regulations.
Move all cribs beds furniture and toys away from windows and window cords preferably to another wall.
The regulations repeal and replace the cwcpr.
The corded window coverings regulations the regulations made under the canada consumer product safety act ccpsa restrict the length of reachable cords and the size of loops that can be created by a cord in order to help eliminate the risk of strangulation.
Corded window coverings regulations 337 kb regulations are current to 2020 07 28.
Corded windows coverings must meet the physical chemical and labelling requirements specified in this regulations from may 1 2021.
See coming into force provision and notes where applicable.