Window blind cords are ordinary objects in your home you rarely notice and pass by dozens of times per day. However, corded blinds and shades have been linked to serious and even fatal strangulation injuries involving young children for decades.

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), eight children aged 8 and under die each year from window blind-related strangulation, making it a leading cause of accidental deaths for children in American homes.

These deaths are tragic, and we believe it’s important for affected families to know that legal options exist. If a window blind cord harmed your child, our defective product lawyers want to help you through this difficult time.

Call Fieger Law today for a free consultation.

The Danger of Corded Window Blinds

Window blind cords have been linked to child injuries and deaths for years, but these dangerous products remain in countless homes nationwide. Families often discover the risk they pose to their children only after a preventable tragedy has already occurred.

According to the CPSC:

  • From Jan. 2009 to Dec. 2024, window blind cords were the cause of 230 incidents involving children up to 8 years old.
  • More than half of children injured by window blind cords died from their injuries, while others suffered severe scarring, quadriplegia, and permanent brain damage.
  • Taking precautionary steps may reduce the risk of strangulation, but the only truly effective solution is to remove all corded window coverings from the home and replace them with cordless products.

Despite years of warnings, recalls, and industry awareness of the risks they pose to children, corded blinds and shades continue to be sold in home furnishing stores and installed in homes across the country. Manufacturers and retailers that continue placing dangerous or non-compliant products into homes may be held accountable when children are injured.

If your child was injured by a window blind cord, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact Fieger Law today for a free consultation.

How Window Blind Cord Injuries Happen

Many window blind strangulation injuries involve cords that create hidden or easily accessible loops that can tighten around a child’s neck within seconds.

Common window covering hazards include:

  • Exposed loop cords
  • Inner lift cords
  • Roman shade cords that can form dangerous entanglement points

These incidents are often linked to defective or outdated product designs that failed to eliminate known strangulation hazards despite many years of industry warnings. In some cases, manufacturers and sellers continued distributing products that didn’t comply with modern safety standards that are intended to protect children from these very injuries.

If your child suffered injuries involving corded blinds or shades, Fieger Law can investigate whether a negligent manufacturer, retailer, or property owner may be liable.

Who May Be Held Liable

Several parties may be legally responsible after a window blind cord injury, including:

The Manufacturer

Manufacturers may face product liability claims when blinds or shades contain defective designs, dangerous cords, or inadequate safety features. Companies that continued producing hazardous corded window coverings despite known risks may be held accountable for any resulting injuries or deaths their products may have caused.

The Retailer

Retailers may also share liability for selling non-compliant or unsafe window covering products. Stores and distributors that continue to stock and sell dangerous blinds that end up in consumers’ homes may be held liable for injuries and damages.

A Property Owner or Landlord

Landlords and property owners may be liable under premises liability laws if dangerous corded blinds were installed in rental units, daycare facilities, or other properties where children were exposed to foreseeable harm.

Our experienced attorneys can review your situation. Call Fieger Law today.

Window Blind Safety Standards and Regulations

In 2018, the Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) adopted a voluntary safety standard to reduce the risk of strangulation associated with accessible cords. The CPSC has also continued regulatory efforts focused on dangerous window covering products.

When manufacturers or retailers fail to comply with all applicable and accepted industry safety standards, that failure may constitute negligence and liability in a personal injury or wrongful death claim.

If a manufacturer or retailer sold a non-compliant product that injured your child, Fieger Law can help. Call today to discuss your legal options.

Contact Fieger Law After a Window Blind Cord Injury

A window blind cord injury can change a family’s life in an instant. If your child suffered serious injuries or died as a result of corded blind- or shade-related strangulation, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, long-term care, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Fieger Law offers free consultations, and you pay nothing unless we win your case. We have decades of experience building claims for people injured by defective and dangerous products, and we aren’t afraid to go up against some of the biggest companies in the world to pursue compensation on behalf of our clients.

Call today for a free consultation.