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2. 50 years and 440 deaths: How the U.S. failed to stop window ...

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   Photo illustration of children who were strangled by window covering cords and an illustration of inner and outer window covering cords on slated window blinds. (NBC News) NBC News

3. Dangerous window blinds kill hundreds of children, still sold ...

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   In 2010, 3-year-old Daniel Sutton was playing in his bedroom when he wrapped the cord from his window blinds around his neck. When the boy's mother came into the room, she found that her little ...

4. Window blind - Wikipedia

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   Various window blind styles. A window blind is a type of window covering. [1] There are many different kinds of window blinds which use a variety of control systems. A typical window blind is made up of several long horizontal or vertical slats of various types of hard material, including wood, plastic or metal which are held together by cords that run through the blind slats.

5. Blackout (fabric) - Wikipedia

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   The process of manufacturing blackout was invented by Baltimore-based Rockland Industries, [2] and involves coating a fabric with layers of foam, or 'passes'. A '2-pass' blackout is produced by applying two passes of foam to a fabric – first, a black layer is applied to the fabric, then a white or light-colored layer is applied on top of the black.

6. Blinds and other window coverings can injure or kill children ...

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   Cordless blinds, shades and curtains are the safest option to prevent children from strangling to death. Free devices available online can also reduce kids’ risk.

7. Window treatment - Wikipedia

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   Types of blinds: Wood; Faux wood (also known by brand names such as Plaswood) Vinyl blinds in various sizes, e.g. 25 mm (1 in) and 50 mm (2 in) Vinyl and fabric for vertical blinds; Aluminum; A shade is a piece of fabric which rolls, stacks or folds to expose or cover a window. Some shades allow for views through (e.g. sheer shades). Types of ...