SGS Reports on US CPSC Proposal to Classify Certain Window Coverings as Substantial Product Hazards
BAAR, SWITZERLAND / AGILITYPR.NEWS / October 14, 2026 / SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, has published SafeGuardS 135.26 on a proposal by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to designate certain corded window coverings as substantial product hazards (SPHs).
On September 24, 2026, the CPSC published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend its Substantial Product Hazard List for window covering cords. The proposal would expand the list of hazardous cord configurations deemed to present a substantial product hazard under the Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSA).
The proposal aims to reduce the risk of strangulation for children eight years of age and younger associated with accessible window covering cords. It builds on the CPSC's 2022 SPH rule and reflects revisions incorporated into ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022.
Under the proposal, certain stock and custom window coverings that do not comply with specified ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022 requirements relating to cord safety, product design and labeling would be deemed substantial product hazards.
The proposed rule is open for public comment until November 23, 2026. If finalized, manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of window coverings may need to review product designs, labeling and compliance programs to ensure conformity with the proposed requirements.
SGS experts publish SafeGuardS to keep stakeholders informed about regulatory changes that could impact their business. SafeGuardS 135.26 provides additional information on the proposal, affected products and potential implications for industry.
Stakeholders are encouraged to refer to SafeGuardS 135.26 for more information.
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Dennis Lancion
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