Industry changes to stock corded products and what it means for you.

Nov 14 2018

Starting December 7th 2018, we will be making changes to our product lines in order to comply with the Window Covering Manufacturer’s Association industry new standards. These standards have been changed with the aim of eliminating the risks for strangulation to small children due to features of certain window coverings. These changes focus on the operating cords of a window treatment that haven’t been changed in long time. We are thrilled that the industry has decided to make these changes. We believe they are a positive step forward for child safety and pet safety as well.

What is the new industry standard?

This new Window Covering Manufacturer’s Association industry standard is referred to as ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2018 for corded window coverings. This new standard came through their work with the Consumer Products Safety Commission. It states that products manufactured in advance that need to be cut to customer requirements (meaning the width and/or height) are considered stock and limited to cordless only. If the product is ordered to a specific width and height and will not require size adjustments, it is considered custom.

What is Blinds Chalet doing to comply with the new standard?

This means Blinds Chalet will be replacing all stock corded window treatment products with stock cordless window treatment products. These changes will be made effective December 7th 2018. Due to this change, we will be marking our stock corded window treatment products as closeout items and reducing their cost to deplete our inventories. Products on our site with a closeout banner are a part of this change. We have also created a page on our site of just our closeout window treatment products. That can be found at https://www.blindschalet.com/closeout/.

new blinds cord length

These industry changes will have some effect on our custom products as well. Our default cord lengths will now be set to operate at 1/3 the finished blind/shade height. We understand that some customers in the commercial and industrial markets need longer cord lengths. This is why customers will be given the option to change this cord length when building the order on our site. All of our custom blinds and shades will now come standard with a wand tilt instead of a cord tilt. Cord tilt will still be an available option when building out your order. There will also be new size limits due to these new cord lengths. New cord release devices will be used when customers choose a longer cord. These cord releases detach when a significant amount of weight is placed on them. Cord cleats will also come with all orders so cords can be wrapped and kept out a child’s reach.

The warning labels and tags that come attached to each product we sell have been revised and updated to reflect these changes. Merchandising labels have also been updated.

Wand vs Cord Tilt Control

What products will this change effect?

We have made it simple to view the products these changes will affect. Simply go to this page and view the closeout products. https://www.blindschalet.com/closeout/

How does this affect you as the customer?

Several of our core corded products like our quick ship faux wood blinds will be replaced by a cordless option. Through these changes we will be removing some less popular colors and replacing them with new more modern colors. This means that customers who have ordered for one or two rooms in their home might see that product replaced with a cordless option and potentially lose out on the color they chose. This is why we recommend customers take advantage of our closeout pricing and finish out the rooms in their homes.

There will also be a slight price increase due to the use of cordless hardware in these blinds and shades.

What is Blinds Chalet’s take on these changes?

We are happy with the changes this new standard brings to our industry. Child safety and pet safety is a top priority for Blinds Chalet. This is why we have always offered free blind and shade retrofit kits on our website. There is no reason that a child or pet should be harmed from a blind or shade. We have also noticed a decrease in overall prices for cordless window treatments in the industry.

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Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.

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Any defects in materials of workmanship
Operating mechanisms and other parts
Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
Broken vertical vanes
Restrings

BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. This will be your sole remedy under this warranty. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer.

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Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use Normal wear and tear
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30 Day Measuring Insurance

This plan does not cover measuring errors. Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit.

30 Day Returns

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Who is covered: Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades. What is covered: Any defects in materials of workmanship Operating mechanisms and other parts Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds Broken vertical vanes Restrings BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. This will be your sole remedy under this warranty. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer. What is not covered: Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use Normal wear and tear Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning Accidental damage 30 Day Measuring Insurance Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed. Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered. Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount. 30 Day Returns This plan does not cover returns.

5 Year Guaranteed to Fit

Who is covered:

Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.

What is covered:

Any defects in materials of workmanship
Operating mechanisms and other parts
Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
Broken vertical vanes
Restrings

Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
Normal wear and tear
Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
Accidental damage

30 Day Measuring Insurance

Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed.

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount.

30 Day Returns

This plan does not cover returns.

5 Year Guaranteed to Love
Who is covered: Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades. What is covered: Any defects in materials of workmanship Operating mechanisms and other parts Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds Broken vertical vanes Restrings Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use Normal wear and tear Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning Accidental damage BlindsChalet.com reserves, at its discretion, the right to repair, replace or refund any blinds found defective. This will be your sole remedy under this warranty. Shipping for warranty issues is the responsibility of the customer to and from the repair facility. Packaging on return shipments is the responsibility of the customer. 30 Day Measuring Insurance Following the easy measuring instructions will ensure a proper fit, however, we all make errors from time to time and this protection plan covers any mis-measurement mistakes. If the window coverings do not fit, please let us know within 30 days of receiving the items. The blinds/shades will be remade at the correct dimensions at no cost to you unless there is a difference in price between the old and new sizes or if the new size requires an oversize shipping fee. Limit is 1 remake per blind/shade. All remakes will have to be remade in the same color, feature and specifications, no changes are allowed. Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered. Any mis-measurements reported after 30 days will not be covered, however, new blinds and shades can be ordered with an additional 10% discount. 30 Day Returns If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Authorization Number (RGA) and shipping address to return the product. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Refunds will be processed 2-3 business days after receiving the items (Guaranteed to Love fee is not refundable). Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.

5 Year Guaranteed to Love

Who is covered:

Warranties cover the original purchaser of the window blinds and shades.

What is covered:

Any defects in materials of workmanship
Operating mechanisms and other parts
Cell separation on honeycomb/cellular shades
Warping slats for faux wood and wood blinds
Broken vertical vanes
Restrings
Parts that fail due to accident, alteration and/or improper use
Normal wear and tear
Color fading due to excessive exposure to sunlight, moisture or improper cleaning
Accidental damage

30 Day Measuring Insurance

30 Day Returns

If for any reason you are not satisfied with the window coverings and wish to return, please notify us within 30 days of receiving the order. Our customer care department will provide a Return Authorization Number (RGA) and shipping address to return the product. Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer. Refunds will be processed 2-3 business days after receiving the items (Guaranteed to Love fee is not refundable).

Shutters,custom graphic shades, commercial/dealer orders are not covered.