As of Sept. 1, furniture retailers must comply with new federal guidelines to prevent child injury or death in the event of a tip over. Advocates say this is long overdue.
As of Sept. 1, furniture retailers must comply with new federal guidelines to prevent child injury or death in the event of a tip over. Advocates say this is long overdue.
Consumer Product Safety Commission voted to adopt ASTM F2057 23 as a mandatory safety standard to prevent injuries of children from the tip over of freestanding clothing storage units. The STURDY Act directs the CPSC to examine the effectiveness of any consumer product safety standards.