 Are your window coverings safe? Coarded window coverings are one of the top five hidden hazards in the home. About once a month, a child dies from window cord strangulation. CPSC has recalled millions of window coverings in recent years. Window covering cords present the following deadly hazards. A child can wrap the pull cords around the neck and strangle. Or, if cords become entangled themselves or are knotted, a loop is formed in which a child can strangle. A child's neck can become entangled on a freestanding nylon loop or beaded chain. With Roman shades, strangulation hazards exist between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside or when a child pulls the inner cord. With roll-up blinds, strangulation can occur if the child's neck is trapped between the lifting loop and the blind's material or if the child's neck becomes entangled in the freestanding loop. Additionally, strangulation can occur if a child pulls on the inner cord of a window blind. Consumers should examine all window coverings in their homes. Make sure there are no accessible cords on the front, side, or back of the product. CPSC recommends the use of cordless window coverings in all homes where children live or visit. For more information, visit cpsc.gov.