Child Safety
If you have children or pets, you take every measure to ensure your home is as safe as possible. But did you know the cords on blinds and shades pose a potential household hazard to your little ones?
Important Safety Warning
Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops!
- Keep cords away from cribs, beds, and furniture
- Use only cordless or cord-inaccessible products in areas where young children are present
Yees motorized blinds products are in accordance with the child safety standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Council.
New Federal Safety Standard
Effective November 02, 2022
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved a new federal safety standard for custom window coverings to address strangulation risks for children 8 years old and younger. This standard focuses on all types of window cords and mandates that operating cords on custom-made window coverings cannot be longer than 40% the height of the window covering unless the customer specifically requests a custom cord length.
Child Safety Standards - Effective December 2018
The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) established key regulations requiring that cords on any custom-made window covering cannot be longer than 40% the height of the window covering unless the customer specifically requests a custom cord length.
Product Compliance
YEES motorized blinds comply with standards set by the Consumer Product Safety Commission. All corded blinds and shades include a bottom rail warning label with the following content:
Warning Label Content
Young children can STRANGLE in cord loops
- Keep cords away from cribs, beds, and furniture
- Use only cordless or cord-inaccessible products in areas where young children are present
Safety Features
Motorized Options
Completely eliminates cord hazards
Cordless Operation
Standard on many products
Cord Length Limits
Automatically complies with 40% height limit
Consumer Recommendations
- Keep all cords out of reach of children
- Move furniture away from window covering cords
- Consider cordless or motorized options for homes with children or pets
- Follow installation guidelines to ensure proper setup
Need Help Choosing Safe Window Coverings?
Our design consultants can help you select window covering solutions that meet safety requirements.