U.S. safety agency says all Roman shades and roll-up blinds need urgent fix

Government safety regulators and the window-covering industry have recalled all Roman shades and roll-up blinds in homes with small children. The concern is that a child can easily become entangled in the cords and strangle to death.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Tuesday that about 50 million window coverings need to be repaired to make them safe for kids. About 5 million Roman shades and 3 million roll-up blinds are sold each year... Read the full story.

Related stories:
Video: 50 million shades and blinds recalled

"Like" TODAY Moms on Facebook, and follow us @TodayMoms