This is Furniture Safety Week, and with all the furniture sold online that pours into the U.S. from overseas, it’s hard for government watchdogs to keep up.
That’s why it’s important for consumers themselves to know potential hazards to look out for. Emmy-winning Consumer Advocate, Elisabeth Leamy, has 5 life-saving pieces of advice you should know about
Leamy recommends checking fabric dressers for recalls, looking for mattresses made with certified foam and examining older upholstered furniture for labels indicating added flame-retardant chemicals.
She also advises keeping children under six off the top of bunk beds because of fall risks and choosing tempered glass tabletops, which are designed to break into small pieces rather than dangerous shards.
For more information and furniture safety resources, visit SaferHome.info.