Ahead of Sunday's Game, CPSC Reminds Families to Tackle the Deadly Hazard of TV and Furniture Tip-Overs
WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As many Americans prepare to purchase new TVs ahead of the big game on Sunday, February 11, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released new data today that show tip-over incidents land thousands of children in emergency rooms every year; with children also representing 71 percent of fatalities associated with this hazard.
- The report, which focuses on injuries and fatalities that result from furniture, TV, and appliance tip-over incidents, shows that 17,800 people annually are injured in these incidents.
- Incident disparities among certain demographics, particularly Black non-Hispanics, persist where race/ethnicity is known.
- "Furniture and TV tip-overs remain a significant safety hazard in American households," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric.
- CPSC urges all adults to take essential steps to protect their families from dangerous tip-over risks:
Anchor TVs and furniture, such as bookcases and dressers, securely to the wall.