Consumer warning: Trash these furniture straps sold on Amazon now; child injuries possible
If you've installed furniture straps purchased on Amazon to prevent furniture from tipping, check to see who made it, as at least one kind made in China is defective and could lead to injuries if it snaps when a child is climbing on the furniture, a federal agency warns.
Stop using Cranach Hardware's plastic tip restraint kits immediately, removing any that are already installed, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said in a product safety warning issued Sept. 11.
The federal agency has requested a recall; however, it reported the manufacturer, Cranach Hardware, of China, has not responded.
Testing revealed the furniture straps don't meet industry standards, according to CPSC, and are defective "because the plastic can break or degrade over time."
Consumers have reported at least 115 incidents of the furniture straps breaking and there have been at least six reports of "tip-over incidents," the CPSC reported, warning that children can be seriously hurt if they climb on furniture that tips over and falls on them.
The kits are sold on Amazon for between $6 and $30, depending on how many are in the package.
Cranach Hardware's plastic tip restraint kits contained two plastic brackets connecting to the furniture and the wall, a plastic cable zip tie, two pairs of screws and two drywall anchors.
CPSC encourages consumers who need to replace the furniture straps to visit its Anchor It! website for instructions on properly anchoring furniture.
Report any incidents involving injury or product defect to CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov .
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