Millions of window blinds are being recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) after reports of strangulation deaths in children. The blinds do not have inner-cord-stop devices to prevent the accessible inner cords from being pulled out. The recall includes about 15,400 horizontal blinds, 16,500 vertical blinds, and 800 cellular shades manufactured by Vertical Land Inc. of Panama City Beach, Fla.
The horizontal blinds pose a risk of strangulation if the inner cord is pulled out, a child can become entangled in the loop and become strangled. Vertical blinds create a risk of strangulation if a child’s neck becomes entangled …read more

Below are the child-related product recalls (as issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission – CPSC) for the dates of 5/19 – 5/25. Again, lead paint violations dominate the recalls, along with one strangulation hazard.
May 20 – Master Toys & Novelties Inc. Recalls Little Rider Toys
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08272.html
May 20 – Douglas Co. Recalls Children’s Blankets
- Strangulation Hazard
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08275.html
May 22 -Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08278.html
May 22 – Disney Store Recalls Tinker Bell Wands
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08282.html
May 22 – Floppy Friends Horse Toys Recalled by …read more