Grand Home Furnishings is proud to join the Alliance4Safety this Furniture Safety Week, October 6–10 to raise awareness about furniture-related hazards in the home.
From 2013 to 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that 58 children lost their lives due to furniture tip-overs, and another 50 from accidents involving both TVs and the furniture they were sitting on. That’s nearly one child a month that was lost over the course of the ten-year period.
These tragedies are preventable and this week, we’re helping families across Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee learn practical ways to make their homes safer.
Why Furniture Safety Matters
It can be easy to overlook the everyday items that make our homes comfortable, but furniture can pose hidden hazards, especially for young children.
Tip-overs, unstable bunk beds, power recliners, and even glass tabletops can cause serious injuries. Furniture Safety Week is about shining a light on these risks so families can take simple, affordable steps to prevent them.
And this message isn’t just for parents; grandparents, babysitters, and anyone who welcomes children into their home should review their spaces too. Even if kids only visit occasionally, securing furniture and checking for hazards can help prevent serious accidents.
What Is Furniture Safety Week?
Organized by the Alliance4Safety, this initiative brings together furniture manufacturers, retailers, interior designers, and safety advocates to promote one common goal, keeping families safe at home.Throughout the week, participants share resources, product safety information, and home safety checklists to help reduce preventable accidents.
“Hidden hazards can exist in even the safest homes. Furniture Safety Week is a reminder that small precautions can make a big difference.”
— Alliance4Safety
5 Simple Ways to Keep Your Home Safe
1. Close the Drawers on Tip-OversEven lightweight dressers and storage pieces can tip over if a curious toddler starts to climb.
- Always anchor furniture with drawers or shelves to the wall.
- Store heavier items in lower drawers.
- Keep toys, remotes, or decorations off high surfaces where kids might try to reach.
2. Stay on Top of Bunk Bed Safety
Bunk beds are fun and functional, but they come with safety rules:
- Children under age 6 should never use the top bunk.
- Look for guardrails that meet current safety standards.
- Avoid beds with tall post extensions or decorative finials.
- Use the exact mattress size recommended for both bunks.
3. Relax Safely with Recliners
Power recliners and lift chairs can be fascinating to kids, but moving parts pose risks.
- Keep children and pets in sight when adjusting your recliner.
- Teach kids never to play around reclining mechanisms.
4. Keep Safety in Clear View with Glass Tabletops
Each year, 2.5 million people, mostly children under seven, are injured by broken glass tabletops.
- Choose tempered glass, which shatters into small, safer pieces.
- To check if your table is tempered, look through polarized sunglasses. If it is tempered glass, you’ll see a faint grid pattern if it is.
5. Stay Tuned to TV Safety
TVs can be top-heavy and easily tip if not properly secured.
- Whenever possible, wall-mount your TVs.
- If wall-mounting isn’t an option, place them on a low, sturdy cabinet or console table.
- Use a TV anchor to secure the unit to the wall or furniture.
- Never place a TV on lightweight or unstable furniture.
Learn More Safety Tips → anchorit.gov
Final Thoughts
🧐 Have you checked if your furniture is safely anchored and childproofed? What’s one small safety upgrade you can make this week?
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With 18 convenient locations in Virginia, West Virginia, and Tennessee, Grand Home Furnishings offers the largest selection of quality furniture and mattresses to fit your home’s style. Visit us in-store or online anytime at grandhf.com!
