Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported November 1, 2000
CPSC, Window Covering Industry Announce Recall to Repair Window Blinds
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation.
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Window Covering Safety Council recalled The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can fo… - a moderate-severity action.
CPSC, Window Covering Industry Announce Recall to Repair Window Blinds was recalled by Window Covering Safety Council in November 1, 2000. Reason: The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause …. Remedy: Consumers who have window blinds with cords in their homes should call the Window Coverin…. Verify recall #01023 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Window Covering Safety Council issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- November 1, 2000
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #01023) was formally reported on November 1, 2000. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Window Covering Safety Council is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 85 million each year.
The documented reason for this recall is: The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers who have window blinds with cords in their homes should call the Window Covering Safety Council to receive a free repair kit for each set of blinds in the home. The repair kit will include … - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Children & Baby Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,731 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Affected scope
About 85 million each year
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product description
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. In 1995, CPSC worked with the window covering industry to redesign new window blinds to eliminate the outer loop on the end of pull cords and provide free repair kits so consumers could fix their existing blinds. CPSC issued a safety alert about this hazard and what consumers can do about it, including a detailed description of the free repair kits. Window blinds sold since 1995 no longer have pull cords ending in loops. As a result of the new CPSC investigation, the industry has further redesigned window blinds. Newly manufactured blinds have attachments on the pull cords so that the inner cords can't form a loop if pulled by a young child.
Reason for recall
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers who have window blinds with cords in their homes should call the Window Covering Safety Council to receive a free repair kit for each set of blinds in the home. The repair kit will include small plastic attachments to prevent the inner cords from being pulled loose. The kit also includes safety tassels for pre-1995 window blinds with outer pull cords ending in loops. Consumers should cut the loops and install a safety tassel at the end of each pull cord. Consumers who have vertical blinds, draperies or pleated shades with continuous loop cords should request special tie-downs to prevent strangulation in those window coverings. Parents should keep window covering cords and chains permanently out of the reach of children. Never place a child's crib within reach of a window blind. Unless the cords can be completely removed from the child's reach, including when the child climbs on furniture, CPSC recommends that parents never knot or tie the cords together because this creates a new loop in which a child could become entangled.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01023 |
| Date reported | November 1, 2000 |
| Date initiated | November 1, 2000 |
| Recalling firm | Window Covering Safety Council |
| Affected scope | About 85 million each year |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers who have window blinds with cords in their homes should call the Window Covering Safety Council to receive a free repai…
- Check the recall number (01023) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. In 1995, CPSC worked with the window covering industry to redesign new window blinds to eliminate the outer loop on the end of pull cords and provide free repair kits so consumers could fix their existing blinds. CPSC issued a safety alert about this hazard and what consumers can do about it, including a detailed description of the free repair kits. Window blinds sold since 1995 no longer have pull cords ending in loops. As a result of the new CPSC investigation, the industry has further redesigned window blinds. Newly manufactured blinds have attachments on the pull cords so that the inner cords can't form a loop if pulled by a young child.. Recalled by Window Covering Safety Council. Units affected: About 85 million each year.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers who have window blinds with cords in their homes should call the Window Covering Safety Council to receive a free repair kit for each set of blinds in the home. The repair kit will include small plastic attachments to prevent the inner cords from being pulled loose. The kit also includes safety tassels for pre-1995 window blinds with outer pull cords ending in loops. Consumers should cut the loops and install a safety tassel at the end of each pull cord. Consumers who have vertical blinds, draperies or pleated shades with continuous loop cords should request special tie-downs to prevent strangulation in those window coverings. Parents should keep window covering cords and chains permanently out of the reach of children. Never place a child's crib within reach of a window blind. Unless the cords can be completely removed from the child's reach, including when the child climbs on furniture, CPSC recommends that parents never knot or tie the cords together because this creates a new loop in which a child could become entangled.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 1, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01023.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (01023) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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