how to prevent TV from tipping over?

I have heard stories of TV's getting tipped over on top of kids, and have
noticed that my own 32" tube tv is quite "front heavy" and can easily be
tipped forward.

I'd like to find some sort of solution to this problem, that will keep the
TV in place. Perhaps a strap with a ratchet type clip, or maybe some sort of
bracked that attaches to the back of the TV?

I have not had much luck searching stores nor searching the internet. Any
advise would be much appreciated.

thanks!

"Edward Bertsch" wrote in message
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I have heard stories of TV's getting tipped over on top of kids, and have
noticed that my own 32" tube tv is quite "front heavy" and can easily be
tipped forward.

I'd like to find some sort of solution to this problem, that will keep the
TV in place. Perhaps a strap with a ratchet type clip, or maybe some sort
of
bracked that attaches to the back of the TV?

I have not had much luck searching stores nor searching the internet. Any
advise would be much appreciated.

thanks!

I know Best Buy has something behind their tv's strapping them down. Can
you ask them what those things are called? Go look for yourself. Maybe
they even sell them.

The TVs at school have a ratchet strap going all the way around them, and
bolted on both sides to the cart for this purpose.

--
Donna DeVore Metler
Orff Music Specialist/Band/Choir
Mother to Angel Brian Anthony 1/1/2002, 22 weeks, severe PE/HELLP
And Allison Joy, 11/26/04 (35 weeks, PIH, Pre-term labor)

"Edward Bertsch" wrote in message
anews.com...
I have heard stories of TV's getting tipped over on top of kids, and have
noticed that my own 32" tube tv is quite "front heavy" and can easily be
tipped forward.

I'd like to find some sort of solution to this problem, that will keep the
TV in place. Perhaps a strap with a ratchet type clip, or maybe some sort
of
bracked that attaches to the back of the TV?

I have not had much luck searching stores nor searching the internet. Any
advise would be much appreciated.

thanks!


Our Tv sits on a wooden unit that is much longer and wider than the Tv(68cm)
and it sits back further so the weight is more at the back , has 2 or 3
inches clear in front of the Tv before the edge of the unit, it is very
stable,does that make any sense?
Alissa

As most Californians can attest, you can get straps for your TV in any
earthquake preparedness store. We have them on our large TVs and although
they haven't been tested to the total ability of the straps yet (and
hopefully they never will be), I've been told by those who know that they
work quite well.

Marjorie


"Edward Bertsch" wrote in message
anews.com...
I have heard stories of TV's getting tipped over on top of kids, and have
noticed that my own 32" tube tv is quite "front heavy" and can easily be
tipped forward.

I'd like to find some sort of solution to this problem, that will keep the
TV in place. Perhaps a strap with a ratchet type clip, or maybe some sort
of
bracked that attaches to the back of the TV?

I have not had much luck searching stores nor searching the internet. Any
advise would be much appreciated.

thanks!

Edward Bertsch wrote:

I have heard stories of TV's getting tipped over on top of kids, and have
noticed that my own 32" tube tv is quite "front heavy" and can easily be
tipped forward.

I'd like to find some sort of solution to this problem, that will keep the
TV in place. Perhaps a strap with a ratchet type clip, or maybe some sort of
bracked that attaches to the back of the TV?

I have not had much luck searching stores nor searching the internet. Any
advise would be much appreciated.

Try one of these:

http://www.totsafe.com/products.asp?cat=7
("Safety Locking Straps 2-pack")
http://www.kidsmartliving.com/tvsafetystraps.html

Those were the two different kinds of systems I could find (though
several different online stores had them, so these links may not
be the best price).

Best wishes,
Ericka

Perfect reason to get a Big Screen 65 inch HDTV

Edward Bertsch wrote:
I have heard stories of TV's getting tipped over on top of kids, and
have
noticed that my own 32" tube tv is quite "front heavy" and can easily
be
tipped forward.

I'd like to find some sort of solution to this problem, that will
keep the
TV in place. Perhaps a strap with a ratchet type clip, or maybe some
sort of
bracked that attaches to the back of the TV?

I have not had much luck searching stores nor searching the internet.
Any
advise would be much appreciated.

thanks!

Several options found online:

http://www.safeandsecurebaby.com/xcart/home.php?cat=17

Barbara

jlstanleyNO$SPAM wrote:
Perfect reason to get a Big Screen 65 inch HDTV

Tried it already. Sadly, it doesn't work despite the sound logic.