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Toppling Furniture Safety

WARNING! Freestanding bedroom furniture 500mm and over in height can become unstable and pose a serious risk, such as injury or death, especially to children. To minimise the danger of tipping:

  • Avoid placing objects that may tempt children to climb, such as toys or televisions, on bedroom furniture surfaces, such as dressing tables and tallboys.
  • Be cautious with placement—carpet, uneven flooring, and excessive force can increase the instability of furniture items.
  • Secure tallboys, chests, dressers, and bedsides to a wall using the provided fixing device, ideally installed by a qualified tradesperson.
  • Prevent accidents by not opening multiple drawers at once, allowing children to climb, or putting pressure on open drawers.
  • Click here for more information on freestanding furniture safety to ensure proper installation and regular checks.

Safety Tips:

  • Always secure furniture by attaching, bolting, or mounting it to walls or floors.
  • Always avoid placing heavy items on top shelves and drawers.
  • Do not allow children to climb on furniture.
  • Never place tempting objects, such as toys, on furniture surfaces, as this may encourage children to climb and attempt to reach them. Never put a TV on furniture.
  • Place furniture carefully, and do not place unstable furniture near where children play.
  • Install locking devices on all drawers to prevent children from opening them and using them as steps.
  • Never open more than one drawer at a time.
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