Window blind safety is of paramount importance to everybody at Chorley Window Blinds and we are committed to continuously
assessing the safety of our blinds and mechanisms. We and our Suppliers persist in the development of, and modification of more sophisticated methods of blind manufacture and window blind
installation to combat the child safety issues. We have taken the necessary steps to ensure that all blinds are manufactured with safety in mind and are supplied with the appropriate safety devices
for fitting.
Chorley Window Blinds recommends that all blind cords and chains should be secured by the appropriate safety component and kept out of reach of children.
Cots, playpens, highchairs or beds should not be placed near to window blind controls.
If you have any questions about your blinds safety as far as children are concerned please do not hesitate to contact us.
2014 Legal requirements for Internal Window Blinds
European Union EN13120 - EN 13120 would apply to all window blindsmanufactured and fitted from 31st March 2014, however we can announce that the legislation was brought forward and signed off on the
28th February 2014
The standard affecting internal window blinds has been significantly revised in relation to child safety requirements. The changes to EN 13120 which comes into effect in 2014 will require:
Limitations on cord and chain lengths
Safety devices for preventing cords and
chains from creating a hazardous loop
The fitting of safety devices on cords and
chains at the point of manufacture
The testing of all safety critical components of
internal window blinds
The testing of complete blinds using safety devices
Safety warnings and product instructions