How safe are shortened pull cords on window coverings?

This is a small video demonstrating how shortened pull cords can still severely injure or kill children. How safe is your home?

The safest thing you can do to "Child Proof" your home is to take all of the window coverings with cords out of your home and replace them with cordless or cord-free products .
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