Safety- always first in mind when it comes to window coverings.Window Covering Safety Standards have Changed
“Corded Window Covering Regulations” in Canada are discontinuing the sale of any corded window treatment that poses a safety and or strangulation risk.
Heath Canada’s Corded and Window Covering Regulations: SOR/2019-97 has altered the way any manufacturer is allowed to construct shades/blinds.
In order to provide safer window coverings, a window covering with cords that are accessible or visible will not be sold in Canada after April 15, 2022.
Starting April 16, 2022, VistaShades will not be accepting any non-compliance product orders.
These new window covering safety regulations affect multiple product lines.
Moving parts will be modified, product lines will be replaced and others completely discontinued.
The following window coverings are affected and alternative options have proven just as beautiful:
- Top Down Bottom Up Cellular/Honeycomb Shades REPLACEMENT- DAY/NIGHT SHADE
- ALL Corded clutch operated shades are non-compliant and will be replaced with wand control/or cordless lift systems
- ALL FauxWood/Real Wood Blinds are being redesigned to have a fixed bottom rail under constant tension with hold-downs. Tilt will be controlled wand only. To maneuver shade to the top position you need to release the hold downs and the blind will travel to the top position on its own.
- Aluminum Blinds are for the time being are discontinued
Change is about adaptation, and although profuse our team at VistaShades is here to guide you through the process every step of the way.
We understand the need to shift and adapt to these new guidelines and our suppliers are adapting products to mitigate the risk and remain compliant.
Over the next few months, the industry will be dynamic with new products emerging.
This change albite drastic is exciting as it offers the opportunity to provide the safest window coverings and most innovative products for you and your family.
READ IT HERE. DIRECT FROM CSA CANADA
Window Covering Safety
How to keep your family safe with your existing corded window coverings?
- Make sure your window treatments have been installed properly. If you’ve purchased corded window treatments in the past and either haven’t installed them yet, or you’re unsure if they’ve been installed correctly, reach out to us.
- Always keep the cords out of reach and never place cribs, couches, or playpens near a window that has a corded window treatment.
- Never tie knots in cords and make sure to untie any that form accidentally. Additionally, installing a cleat or tie-down device is a must. These devices should be high up on the wall with the cords out of reach so that little hands (or paws) cannot grab at them.
For more information about these new window covering safety regulations please feel free to reach out to us
