To reduce tip-over risks around children, check the televisions and furniture throughout your home and secure them according to their manufacturers' instructions. The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) Anchor It guidance[1] addresses hazards from unsecured items that children may climb.
Secure the television and its furniture
Use furniture designed to hold a television, such as a TV stand or media center. A television sitting on furniture still needs anchoring: CPSC says TVs that are not wall mounted should be anchored to the wall.
For flat-screen televisions, the agency recommends mounting to a wall or furniture to prevent toppling. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for securing both the TV and the furniture; choosing a suitable stand is only part of the task.
Install anti-tip devices and remove climbing temptations
Existing top-heavy furniture can be secured with anti-tip brackets. If a new dresser or other piece of furniture comes with an anti-tip device, install it right away, following the product instructions.
Clear toys, remote controls and other tempting objects from the tops of TVs and furniture. CPSC recommends this to remove a reason for children to climb. Removing these objects complements anchoring; it does not replace it.
