Assembling the furniture is not the end of the process. For tall furniture such as chests of drawers, wardrobes, and bookshelves, you must also install anti-tipping straps to secure them to the wall for safety. - A chest of drawers that is not secured to the wall can tip over if multiple drawers are opened or if a child climbs on it.
- Health Canada's recall notice also warns that clothing storage furniture not secured to the wall can cause serious injuries to children due to the risk of tipping over and getting caught.
- Do not discard the anti-tipping parts included in the product box; securely fasten them to the wall according to the instructions. If the parts are unavailable, it is recommended to obtain and install equivalent mounting parts.
- If you have hired someone to assemble it, make sure to check before the work is finished that all tall furniture is secured to the wall and that there are no leftover screws or parts.
Especially if you have young children, please take this opportunity to check not only your newly purchased furniture but also the drawers and bookshelves you are already using to ensure they are not wobbly. Source: Mass News https://lifestyle.massnews.com/story/940492/furniture-assembly-ottawa-ontario-reviews-why-the-anti-tip-strap-is-the-last-step-that-counts/ |
