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How to fix your recalled window blinds

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MADISON (WKOW) -- Many homes have blinds to cover their windows.. and that means many are affected by a massive recall.

It involves virtually every roman and roller blinds on the market -- about 50 million in all.

Stores like Walmart, JC Penney, and Pottery Barn have made recalls as well.

The recall comes after reports of children dead after being strangled by blind cords.

Tom Merker, an engineer with Springs Window Fashions in Middleton, explains how easy it is to fix the blinds; click on the camera icon to learn more!

All it takes is a free fix it kit. You can get one by calling the Window Covering Safety Council at 1-800-506-4636 or by going to www.windowcoverings.org 

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