TV & Furniture Tipovers

Curious children often climb or pull on furniture and TVs. As flat-panel TVs replaced tube sets, tip-over injuries increased: flat screens can be top-heavy and unstable on dressers or stands.

Secure the TV

Mount the TV to the wall or strap it to furniture rated to hold its weight. Never place a TV on a tall, narrow dresser without anchoring both the TV and the furniture to the wall.

Sanus straps: Safe Kids Grand Forks partners with Sanus to offer TV mounting straps at a reduced cost (historically around $12—confirm current price with our office). Contact Safe Kids Grand Forks to purchase or for guidance on proper installation.

When an old tube TV moves to a child’s room and sits on a dresser, drawers can act like steps.Keep TVs where an adult can supervise, anchor furniture to studs, and consider recycling unneeded sets instead of stacking risk in a bedroom.

More: fall safety and safety information.