Secure your furniture.
Fewer tip-overs means more lives saved.
Pieces to anchor to the wall
TVs
Chests
Dressers
Tips to keep your family safe
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Remove Tempting Objects
Remove items, such as toys and remote controls, from the top of dressers, TV’s and other larger furniture.
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Anchor Furniture
Anchor furniture to the wall with inexpensive anti-tip devices such as brackets, braces and wall straps.
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Secure Your TV
Televisions that are not wall mounted, should be anchored to the wall or stand using an anti-tip device.
More tips to secure furniture
- Use sturdy furniture designed to hold TVs, such as television stands or media centers.
- Mount flat-screen TVs to the wall or furniture to prevent them from falling over.
- Secure TVs even if they are not wall-mounted with an anti-tip device.
- Follow the manufacturer's instructions to secure TVs properly.
- Secure top-heavy furniture with anti-tip devices, whether it's old or new.
- Remove items that might tempt kids to climb, such as toys and remote controls, from the top of TVs and furniture.
