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 According to
CPSC statistics, furniture tip-overs result in an average 22
deaths and 3,000 injuries every year.
Furniture tip-overs are among the
top five home safety hazards according to the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC).
According to CPSC statistics, furniture tip-overs result in an
average 22 deaths and 3,000 injuries every year. There were 31
deaths in the U.S. due to tip-overs in 2006.
The CPSC says furniture, TVs and ranges can tip over and crush
young children. Deaths and injuries occur when children climb
onto, fall against or pull themselves up on television stands,
shelves, bookcases, dressers, desks, and chests. TVs placed on
top of furniture can tip over causing head trauma and other
injuries. Items left on top of the TV, furniture, and
countertops, such as toys, remote controls and treats might
tempt kids to climb.
For added security, anchor furniture and appliances that present
a tip-over risk to the floor or attach to a wall. Free standing
ranges and stoves should always be installed with anti-tip
brackets.
Each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products
in the home. “The home is where people feel comfortable and
secure, but constant awareness is the key to keeping families
safe,” said Acting CPSC Chairman Nancy Nord. “CPSC is aiming to
increase awareness of the hidden hazards around the home in
order to help consumers protect against these dangers.”
With no or very little investment, incidents and injuries from
these dangers are preventable.
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