Substantial Product Hazard List: Amendments to Requirements for Window Covering Cords

Open for public comment until Nov. 23, 2026. Comment on Regulations.gov

What it does

To address window covering cord strangulation risks, the Commission proposes to designate certain window coverings a substantial product hazard. These include products with: accessible free hanging operating cords longer than 8 inches on custom window coverings; exposed continuous loops with and without tension devices on custom horizontal blinds; exposed continuous loops without tension devices on other custom window coverings; lack of a warning on exposed continuous loops and single retractable cords on custom window coverings; presence of stroke lengths longer than 36 inches on single retractable cord lift systems on custom window coverings; and a cord loop lift system on stock or custom roll up style shades.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission's summary, as published in the Federal Register.

What it would change

1 part of Title 16 of the Code of Federal Regulations:

16 CFR 1120

What happens next and when

Written comments must be received by November 23, 2026.

The agency's dates, word for word.

Check it yourself

• The document in the Federal Register
• Docket CPSC-2026-0463 on Regulations.gov
• Title 16 on eCFR

The record as published

Source: the Federal Register (public domain). The document in the Federal Register