Article: CPSC announces October as Window Covering Safety Month; Consumers urged to repair or replace old window coverings.

M2 PRESSWIRE-1 October 2003-US CPSC: CPSC announces October as Window Covering Safety Month; Consumers urged to repair or replace old window coverings(C)1994-2003 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Window Covering Safety Council and independent retailers have joined forces to raise awareness of strangulation risks presented by window covering cords and chains. October has been designated "Window Covering Safety Month" by CPSC and the industry coalition. U.S. consumers are encouraged to repair or replace window coverings purchased before 2001 and to keep all window cords and ...

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