Our story about Aden's accident with the window blinds was featured again in the Dallas Morning News' Metro Section. The reporter who wrote the original story called us on Thursday and asked if he could do a follow up story about Aden. On Wednesday there was a recall of 5.5 Million roll-up and Roman shades. We are so glad to be able to help spread the word. Below is the link to the article.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
US Consumer Product Safety Commision
We met with a Federal Agent today to go over the day's events of April 29, 2009. We sat and talked for about 1 1/2 hours to go over all the details. We then went into the playroom to do a reenactment with a stuffed doll. The Senior Investigator for our area said that he has seen this before and with 38 years on the job he has seen so much worse. I still feel like we are such a small voice, but the agent assured me that it's consumers like us who usually can get the laws changed. So, we will continue to work with the manufacturer(s) and we are now pursuing retailers to have them display safety warnings.
We made a trip to Home Depot about 2 months ago so we could look at some color samples for the cordless blinds that we were ordering. We waited and waited for some help and when the employee got back to the blinds department he asked us why we were ordering directly from the manufacturer. When we told him we were getting replacement blinds because of the accident, it was very obvious that he either didn't care or wasn't interested in listening to our story. We asked him about the safety warnings and why there weren't signs out on the shelves with these products. He quickly told us that it was the manufacturers responsibility to notify consumers of safety issues and it is always listed inside the packaging. He then abruptly walked away from us. From that experience we decided that it was not only important that the blind manufacturers were being held accountable for these warning labels but that the retailers that sell these products also need to be more consumer friendly. Isn't it their stores that we buy these items from? Why shouldn't they be forced to display warning information for the consumers who keep these stores in business?
I am so happy that our little Aden is ok, but what about all those other children and parents and brothers and sisters? Who is fighting for them? Just my thoughts.
We made a trip to Home Depot about 2 months ago so we could look at some color samples for the cordless blinds that we were ordering. We waited and waited for some help and when the employee got back to the blinds department he asked us why we were ordering directly from the manufacturer. When we told him we were getting replacement blinds because of the accident, it was very obvious that he either didn't care or wasn't interested in listening to our story. We asked him about the safety warnings and why there weren't signs out on the shelves with these products. He quickly told us that it was the manufacturers responsibility to notify consumers of safety issues and it is always listed inside the packaging. He then abruptly walked away from us. From that experience we decided that it was not only important that the blind manufacturers were being held accountable for these warning labels but that the retailers that sell these products also need to be more consumer friendly. Isn't it their stores that we buy these items from? Why shouldn't they be forced to display warning information for the consumers who keep these stores in business?
I am so happy that our little Aden is ok, but what about all those other children and parents and brothers and sisters? Who is fighting for them? Just my thoughts.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Doctor Visit
Aden had a checkup this morning and he is doing great. The pediatrician had never heard of a child being entangled in a window blind cord. I was a little surprised since he has been practicing for almost 30 years. Nonetheless we asked him to please pass that information onto his staff and other parents.
I think I am still baffled sometimes at the lack of knowledge that consumers have on this subject. It's sad because so many of these accidents could be avoided if only we knew about the dangers. There are so many hidden dangers in our homes as it is. We have to try and get the word out to more people so we can keep our children safe.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Congress of the United States
We were so excited to get this in the mail. When Asher is all grown up he will have quite a collection of Awards, Certificates and Articles of this entire event.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
City of Garland
Stephen and Asher received special recognition from the Mayor of Garland. We went to a City Council Meeting where the Mayor spoke at the beginning of session. The boys did great and it was a neat experience for them. I know as they get older the memory of this event will most likely fade. We are keeping all the certificates, articles and video clips for them so when they are all grown up it will be something they can reflect back on.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
The Garland Fire Department
Stephen and Asher received a Certificate of Appreciation from the fire department on Monday May 11, 2009 at Station No. 2, 2501 Wood St. It was so incredible for our 4 year old Asher. He is our hero for helping save his little brother Aden, 3 years old.
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