As of December 15, 2018, consumers are no longer able to buy corded blinds at regular stores or online. The new rule applies to stock products sold in stores and online, which make up over 80% of all window-covering products in the US and Canada.Dec 18, 2018
Do cordless blinds last as long as corded?
Corded blinds typically last longer. In fact, corded blinds can hold out a bit longer than cordless blinds, depending on treatment of course.Feb 26, 2019
How do you pull up blinds without a cord?
If you want to know how to lower cordless blinds, all you need to do is pull down on the bottom rail of the blinds. Conversely, to raise cordless blinds, simply place your hand under the bottom rail and gently raise it up.Feb 21, 2020
Why did they stop making blinds with cords?
Here's why. A new safety standard will take effect Saturday limiting the manufacturing of corded blinds in response to fears they could injure or kill children by strangulation. Starting Dec. 15, most products used to cover windows must either be cordless or have short, inaccessible cords.Dec 14, 2018
Are corded blinds illegal?
Corded blinds are not 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 the window height.
Can you still get blinds with cords?
Corded blinds are no longer being sold by American or Canadian stores or websites. Corded mini blinds, cellular shades, roller shades, Roman shades, etc. will no longer available in stores for consumers. As these are officially banned by the association selling these will be illegal for the manufacturers.Apr 28, 2020