You know, I had never even considered the dangers of a flat screen T.V. and kids. The thought has never crossed my mind. I had certainly never heard of a TV Safety Initiative. I just learned that a child is killed every three weeks from an unsecured TV. It’s a very real danger that I don’t think that many of us have thought about. Think about this, every 45 minutes a child visits an emergency room due to a TV tip-over related injury. EVERY 45 MINUTES!
- Between 2000 and 2011, 215 fatalities have resulted from TV tip-over
- An estimated 17,000 people each year, the majority of which are children, are treated for injuries from TV tip-overs
A simple way to prevent this? A Sanus Flat Screen T.V. Tilting Mount!
Not only do they look great and take up less space, but they could prevent a death or injury! I am sure you will agree that the safety of our children is important. Isn’t it great that there are simple options out there to help us have safer homes?
SANUS TV Mounting Tips:
- Easy 1, 2, 3 installation with a wall template to ensure even placement
- Online video walk through of simple installation available at any time
- No additional tools necessary – all required installation hardware is included in package
- Live customer support available 6 days a week
SANUS and I would like to encourage you to join their efforts and advocate mounting of flat panel TV’s in your homes! I would love for you to share this post with your friends and family!
SANUS has also offered a wonderful giveaway for my readers!
The Giveaway!
SANUS would like to offer one Not So Average Mama reader a complimentary flat panel SANUS TV Tilting Mount! The reader can receive a mount that fits their respective TV. Please note that this will not include the actual installation of the equipment. Please allow the Rafflecopter form a moment to load completely to enter.
Giveaway will end on June 20th, 2013!
I will also be receiving the product featured above from SANUS to help make my home safer for my children. All opinions are my own and no compensation was received.
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I never thought about that or the furniture turning over either
Such a nice giveaway! Thanks for sharing the opportunity!
I knew they could pose a danger but I had no idea at the high number of children who are hurt or killed – that is a staggering statistic!
ive definitely thought about the dangers of an unmounted tv, it really is very dangerous
no, I have not
yes, especially in CA where there are earthquakes
I figured there was some risk, just like with anything, but never really thought about it before.
I have definitely thought about it! Our TV is currently not mounted, and it makes me really nervous!
I never thought about the dangers of unmounted tv. Thanks for the opportunity and the information.
I’ve definitely thought about the dangers of our flatscreen falling on our toddler and I’ve seen CPSC warnings with unfortunate stories of split-second fatalities from unsecured flatscreens, even with parents sitting nearby. Ours is on a kitchen cart that we wheel out of a closet, usually to watch TV after my son goes to bed, but I’d love to get my closet back and put our TV up on the wall.
Yes, i’ve thought about it – i know people that put gates around their TVs but i would rather mount it on the wall.
Yes, I have worried about the TV on a stand in our bedroom around our daughter. It seems a little unstable
I knew about this as an issue with those big TVs (old school style). Never realized the issue was still prevalent as TVs got lighter and more modern. The video was educational.
I knew they could pose a danger but I had no idea at the high number of children who are hurt or killed
Yes, I have always worried about tvs on stands and dressers…..just to dangerous with little ones in the home
Ever since I read a story of a child dying due to unprotected furniture being unmounted, I really think about this kind of thing. I think it’s a must have for any home with children.
I’ve definitely considered the dangers, but if you do it right, it’s rewarding!
Wow, I knew that there was a threat but I did not know that this many children were killed by it.
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Yes, I have thought of the dangers – really scary for young children and animals
I haven’t – certainly good to have a heads up on this kind of thing – i’ve read most serious injuries and fatalities occur in the home – guess this is one countermeasure to that!
never thought about that