According to a recent study, between 1981 and 1995 there were 183 young children strangled to death on blind cords. That is one every 27 days and some believe the number to be even higher. The danger blind cords pose to young children is especially serious because of the silent nature of the strangulation. Many become entangled in the cords when they're alone in their beds, away from adults. Sometimes another child or adult is in the room but don't notice there is a problem.
All U.S.-made blinds carry warning labels about the strangulation hazard.
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