Newspapers Share Furniture Safety Tips, Tip-Over Risks

Furniture buyers should prioritize stability and injury prevention alongside style and comfort. Fabric-drawer dressers may not meet required stability standards and can tip over, so consumers should check for recalls and verify the manufacture date; clothing-storage furniture made since September 2023 must meet a stricter standard. Anchor dressers, shelves and other furniture to walls, keep heavier items low, and secure flat-screen TVs to a wall or sturdy cabinet. For upholstered furniture, the article recommends choosing products with CertiPUR-US-certified foam, which is screened for chemicals that can affect health or indoor air quality.