Home ware giant latest to phase out widely-used product over safety concerns. — -- IKEA announced today that its U.S. stores will no longer stock window blinds with pull cords long-blamed for ...

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NEW YORK (CNNMoney) — IKEA said it will no longer sell window blinds with cords because of the risk of strangulation. An average of one child per month died from strangulation by window cords between ...

IKEA announced that beginning Thursday, it will no longer sell window blinds with pull cords, which have been identified as a strangulation hazard for children. The retailer will now only offer "safe ...

The blinds go for about 99 – 155 euros, which converts to $113 – $181. They will be available starting from February 2, but for right now, it seems like the smart shades will only be available in the ...

IKEA is recalling about 670,000 sets of Roman blinds sold in the United States, after the strangulation of a 1-year-old Connecticut girl, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced today.

Why it matters: Motorized window coverings are prohibitively expensive. Ikea's upcoming smart shades aren't exactly cheap but they're more affordable than you'll likely find elsewhere. Plus, they work ...

IKEA is adding to its collection of smart home products, introducing a line of smart window blinds to go along with its range of intelligent lighting products. But while the company's German website ...