Heavy-duty furniture straps designed to withstand seismic forces. If you live in an earthquake-prone area, standard furniture anchors might not be strong enough. Earthquake straps use thicker materials and stronger wall anchors. They protect against both child-caused and earthquake-caused tip-overs.
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A strap or bracket that secures heavy furniture to the wall to prevent tip-overs. Dressers, bookshelves, and TVs are the biggest risks. Most come with simple L-brackets or nylon straps that screw into the furniture and wall stud. You can get earthquake-rated ones for extra security.
An L-shaped metal bracket that connects the top of a piece of furniture to the wall stud behind it. It's the most secure method for preventing furniture tip-overs. Many furniture retailers now include them for free with dressers and bookshelves.
A nylon or metal strap that connects a piece of furniture to the wall to prevent tipping. Most come with screws for both the furniture and wall stud. They're often included with new dressers and bookshelves but work on existing furniture too. One of the most impactful childproofing investments.