Import Restrictions Possible on Some Window Coverings

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing to designate certain window coverings with any of the following features as a substantial product hazard.

– accessible free-hanging operating cords longer than eight 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

– stroke lengths longer than 36 inches on single retractable cord lift systems on custom window coverings

– a cord loop lift system on stock or custom roll up style shades.

If this rule is finalized, covered products would be refused admission into the U.S. and subject to seizure and forfeiture by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Comments on this proposal are due no later than Nov. 23.