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On the Anchor It! website, the CPSC says anchoring kits are sold online and in-stores for as low as $5 and people can install themselves. The organization gives step-by-step instructions showing how to anchor furniture to drywall, or a brick wall to prevent tip-overs.

CPSC tips to remember:

• Use sturdy furniture designed to hold TVs, such as television stands or media centers
• Mount flat-screen TVs to the wall or furniture to prevent them from falling over
• Secure TVs even if they are not wall-mounted with an anti-tip device
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to secure TVs properly
• Secure top-heavy furniture with anti-tip devices, whether it’s old or new
• Remove items that might tempt kids to climb, such as toys and remote controls, from the top of TV and furniture

Samuel of Safe Kids said to also read instructions on the anchor straps or anti-tip devices like mounts of brackets on how install securely. Make sure the device is appropriate for the item you are anchoring.

You can find a complete list of furniture anchors and where to get them at www.meghanshope.org.

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Kimberly Amato
PHOTO: Meghan Beck, 3, died in 2004 as a result of a furniture tip-over accident. Now, her mother Kimberly Amato is raising awareness to parents about the danger lurking in their own homes.
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If you've experienced a tip-over, a near-miss, or any other product hazard, report it at www.saferproducts.gov. It's the best way to ensure the CPSC has tip-over data as well as information about potentially dangerous or deadly products (like unstable dressers), and is where many recalls are born, Amato said.

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