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Consumer Product Safety

Furniture, Décor and Garden

Children can strangle on blind and curtain cords: learn more

Most Canadians want their home to be a safe place to live and entertain. There are steps you can take to make your house and yard safer for your family and everyone who visits. In this section you will find a variety of resources to help you with this task.

In this topic...

  • Arts and Crafts Materials
  • Blind and Curtain Cords
  • Carpets
  • Construction and Renovation (cellulose, particleboard, safety glass)
  • Mattresses, Futons and Bedding
  • Paint and Paint Strippers
  • Textile Products and Clothing
  • Upholstered Furniture

You will also find information for industry on regulations and requirements for these products.

You can find information on gazebos in the Recreational & Sports Products section under Tents.

Information about prohibited items such as Jequirity Beans can be found in the Next link will take you to another Web site Canada Consumer Product Safety Act (CCPSA).

See also:

  • Bringing Consumer Products into Canada
  • Danger! Furniture and Televisions Can Tip Over Onto Children
  • Garden Safety
  • Garden Torch Candles
  • Health Canada Reminds Canadians of the Dangers Related to Furniture, Television and Appliance Tip-Overs