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cases when anchoring a TV or furniture, like a dresser, bookshelf or nightstand to the wall, is not possible.
According to a 2020 sur- vey commissioned by CPSC, many parents and caregivers believe that anchoring furni- ture and TVs is unnecessary because they supervise their children. However, tip-overs can happen quickly, even if a parent is in the room.
CPSC created a public ser- vice announcement, “Even When You’re Watching,” to address this misconception. The video contains real foot- age of tip-over incidents that happened during nap time and while a parent is doing chores and is within arm’s reach of her child.
Data from 2000 through 2019 show that 91% of re- ported tip-over fatalities occurred inside the home. So, advocates and many furniture manufacturers rec- ommend that parents and
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caregivers install an anti-tip kit to all furniture and TVs. Increasingly, anchors are provided with the purchase of new furniture and TVs. But in many cases, like buy- ing used furniture and TVs, or when moving an old item into a different room, people should purchase an inexpen- sive anti-tip kit online, or at their local hardware store.
Parents and caregiv- ers should carefully follow simple steps to install wall anchors. For those who rent their home, or may live somewhere that does not allow you to leave holes in walls, it is easy to patch a hole after the anchor is no longer needed.
There are additional safe- ty steps for families to take to reduce the risk of a fur- niture and TV tip-over inci- dent. Adults should:
• Store heavier items on lower shelves or in lower drawers
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• Keep TV and cable cords
out of reach of children.
• Avoid storing items, such as toys and TV remotes, on top of furniture or TVs, where children may be tempted to
climb.
• Place TVs on a sturdy,
low base, and push the TV back as far as possible, es- pecially if anchoring is not possible.
Parents or caregivers who take these easy steps to pro- tect children deserve a gold medal; but the true reward is knowing they made the lives of their kids safer. Even when families anchor furniture or TVs, adults should still super- vise children to keep them safe.
Visit anchorit.gov for ad- ditional safety tips and re- sources and to share this information with family and friends.
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