Anchor It
Ten years ago, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission launched the Anchor It! Campaign in response to the alarming rise in injuries and fatalities caused by furniture and TV tip-overs. These incidents can happen in the blink of an eye, posing a hidden hazard in our homes. Over the past decade, the Anchor It! Campaign has been dedicated to educating parents and caregivers about the importance of anchoring furniture to prevent these tragic accidents. Thanks to your support, and the commitment of the parent-advocates who helped us carry this important message forward, we’ve seen a dramatic decline in tip-over incidents. However, our mission is far from over. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we continue to emphasize the critical message: Anchoring all furniture with drawers, doors, and shelves to the wall prevents tip-over injuries and deaths. Let’s keep our homes safe. Anchor It! today. Join us in spreading awareness and making every home a safer place. Together, we can prevent tip-overs and protect our loved ones. Watch Anchorit! collaborators commemorate anniversary here. See a message from the CPSC Acting Chair, here. Federal Rule to Prevent Furniture Tip-Over Injuries and Death; Effective September 1, 2023. What Does it Mean for Consumers? View and Print Tip Card Here. All you need are the right anchors and a few simple tools. Even if you don’t have anything, you can usually get everything you’ll need in one trip or one online order. What You’ll Need What You’ll Need Furniture/TV anchoring kit Drill and drill bit Screwdriver Stud finder close Just a few easy steps and anyone can secure their furniture and TVs. Even if you don’t have home improvement experience, we’ll show you how to keep kids safe from TV and furniture tip-overs. HOW TO INSTALL A KIT How TO INSTALL A KIT ATTACH a bracket to the wall MOVE the furniture close to the wall ATTACH the other bracket/plate to your furniture or TV CONNECT the strap to both brackets TIGHTEN the strap and make sure it’s secure close Once you’ve completed the instructions, give it a reality check. Tug on the straps to be confident everything is secure. Share your experience with others to keep kids safe!