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Dressers and Chests:
Look for pieces that meet the voluntary ASTM tip-over standard. Buy dressers and chests with automatic drawer stops, and drawers that open and close smoothly especially for homes with children. Tugging at drawers could cause tip-overs. Never open more than one drawer at a time, and children should know not to sit or stand in open drawers.
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Recliners:
While today’s voluntary industry guidelines have made recliners safe for adult use, children should never be allowed to play climb, or jump on them. Only one person should be allowed on a recliner at one time.
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Entertainment Centers and TV Stands:
Pay special attention to selecting the right size TV stand or entertainment center for your equipment. Look for the manufacturer’s guidelines as even lighter weight, flat screen televisions can cause instability if placed on furniture that is not intended for housing electronics.
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Bookcases:
While entertainment center tip-overs are more common in younger children, falling bookcases have caused injuries in older children and teens. Be careful not to overload bookcase shelves. It helps to secure the top portion of a bookcase to the wall to prevent it from tipping over. When shelving is attached to a desk or cabinet, pay attention to the manufacturer’s guidelines for securing the two pieces together. Attach the top piece to the wall as an additional safety measure especially when there are children in the home.
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Blanket Chests, Toy Chests and Other Storage:
Another potential injury hazard comes from lids on toy chests and blanket chests. Make sure lids on storage pieces come with safety latches that prevent the top from falling freely or slamming shut. Lids should not lock automatically. For older chests that don’t have safety latches, either contact the manufacturer for a replacement latch, or remove the lid altogether to avoid accidents.
Upholstery Flammability:
Keep your upholstery safe by protecting it from cigarettes or candles. Placing it too close to radiators or fireplaces can also pose potential fire hazards. Look for the gold UFAC tag when you buy new upholstered furniture. The UFAC tag ensures that the upholstered furniture meets the construction criteria outlined by the Upholstered Furniture Action Council. The voluntary UFAC program, developed over 20 years ago, has been credited with contributing to a significantly lower number of upholstered furniture fires started by smoldering cigarettes. The gold tag signifies a safer piece of upholstered furniture, but is not a substitute for protecting your upholstery from fire and heat sources.
You can easily prevent upholstered furniture fires in your home by taking these simple precautions.
- There should be at least 3 feet of space between your furniture and any space heaters, radiators, fireplaces, or wood stoves.
- All electrical cords, lamps and appliances should be safely kept away from all upholstered furniture and mattresses.
- Open flames from candles or matches, and live cigarette butts should be kept away from any upholstered furniture, draperies or lampshades.
- Buy upholstered furniture that has a golden UFAC tag. It signifies that the manufacturer has complied with the construction criteria outlined by the Upholstered Furniture Action Council. This program is credited with significantly lowering upholstery fires.
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