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Prevent dresser and bookshelf tip-overs: six home checks

Secure dressers, bookcases and TVs correctly, and store heavy objects low to reduce tip-over hazards.

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Children can climb drawers or shelves and pull heavy furniture over. This checklist adapts the U.S. CPSC Anchor It! guidance. Wall materials and compatible hardware differ, so use qualified help when unsure.

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1. Inspect every room for tall, top-heavy dressers, bookcases and TV stands, even in homes without young children.
2. Check supplied anti-tip hardware and anchor furniture using the manufacturer-approved parts appropriate for the wall. Do not improvise when wall structure is unknown.
3. Put TVs on sturdy low furniture designed to hold them, or secure them to walls or furniture according to product instructions.
4. Store heavy items in bottom drawers or shelves, and do not place tempting toys or remotes high where children may climb.
5. Keep dangling TV and electrical cords away from children. Even anchored furniture should never be treated as a climbing frame.
6. Recheck anchoring after moving or rearranging furniture. If fixings loosen or the wall is unsuitable, stop use and consult a professional.

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