GET YOUR FREE ANTI-TIPPING KIT TODAY
AT ANY BERNIE & PHYL’S SHOWROOM!
AT ANY BERNIE & PHYL’S SHOWROOM!
FACTS & FIGURES
91%
91 percent of tip-over fatalities occur in the home.
2/3
2/3 of TV and furniture tip-over fatalities involve toddlers.
46%
46 percent of tip-over fatalities occur in a bedroom.
10x
A TV can fall with the force of thousands of pounds. That is 10 times more powerful than being hit by a NFL lineman.
15 min
Every 15 minutes someone in the U.S. is injured by furniture tip-over.
2 Weeks
On average, one child dies every two weeks when a TV or furniture falls onto him or her.
Majority
The majority of tip-over incidents result in head injuries.
33,000
An estimated annual average of 33,000 emergency department- treated injuries are associated with TV or furniture tip-overs.
Source : https://www.anchorit.gov/why-anchor-it/
STEP 1
Get your FREE anti-tip kit at any of our showrooms.
Your new furniture, such as dressers, are sold with anti-tip devices. Install them right away! Existing furniture can be anchored with FREE anti-tip brackets from Bernie & Phyl’s, regardless of where you bought your furniture.
STEP 2
Secure TOP HEAVY Furniture
Install the anti-tip devices according to manufacturer instructions, and always double check the attachment points to make sure the device is secure.
STEP 3
Remove TEMPTING objects
Remove items that might tempt kids to climb, such as toys and remote controls, from the top of the TV and furniture
STEP 4
SECURE your TVs
Mount flat-screen TVs to the wall or to furniture to prevent them from toppling over. Televisions that are not wall mounted should still be
anchored to the wall. CRT televisions should only be placed on furniture designed to hold a television, and should be anchored to the wall or the TV stand.
anchored to the wall. CRT televisions should only be placed on furniture designed to hold a television, and should be anchored to the wall or the TV stand.
By taking these simple steps you can help prevent a tragedy in your home. Keep your family safe. Stop by any Bernie and Phy’ls store and get your FREE Anti-Tipping kit and AnchorIt today.