The regulations repeal and replace the cwcpr.
Corded window coverings regulations.
Corded window coverings regulations.
See coming into force provision and notes where applicable.
This also repeals the current corded window covering products regulation cwcpr sor 2016 172.
Move all cribs beds furniture and toys away from windows and window cords preferably to another wall.
Canada consumer product safety act.
Corded window coverings regulations 20 kb pdf full document.
Many corded window covering products on the market today pose a risk of injury or death to young children who can be strangled by accessible cords even when the products are compliant with current regulations.
American national standard for safety of corded window covering products ansi wcma a 100 1 provides requirements that address strangulation hazards associated with the continuous cord loops.
Corded blinds are not illegal or regulated under state or federal legislation new safer guidelines allow for cords on custom made coverings per wcma standards custom cords should not be longer than 40 of their window s height.
Corded windows coverings must meet the physical chemical and labelling requirements specified in this regulations from may 1 2021.
Cpsc recommends that you replace corded window coverings with cordless ones to prevent this deadly hazard.
The corded window coverings regulations the regulations made under the canada consumer product safety act ccpsa restrict the length of reachable cords and the size of loops that can be created by a cord in order to help eliminate the risk of strangulation.
Physical requirements corded windows coverings must comply with the requirements of small parts and cord length.
Consumer product safety commission cpsc staff is participating in voluntary standard activities to address strangulation hazards associated with cords on window covering products.
If you are unable to switch to cordless window coverings follow these safety tips.
Corded window coverings regulations 337 kb regulations are current to 2020 07 28.
4a transitional starting on 31 december 2010 and ending at the end of 30 june 2011 compliance with an instrument or provision of an instrument mentioned in the following table is taken to be compliance with regulations 6 to 9 if.