How do I arrange a furniture anti-tip installation correctly?

Begin by locating the furniture’s assembly or safety instructions and any instructions supplied with the anti-tip device. CPSC recommends securing top-heavy furniture and TVs, installing supplied anti-tip devices promptly, and following the manufacturer’s instructions. [S1] Don’t treat a restraint kit as universally interchangeable: use the instructions for the specific furniture and device you have. If you cannot find them, note the furniture’s brand and model, if available, and ask the manufacturer or a qualified installer what information they need before proceeding.

Compare the restraint instructions with the furniture instructions rather than deciding by appearance alone. Record the product name or model shown on labels or paperwork, the restraint-kit details, and whether the kit was supplied with the furniture. Then ask the furniture maker or installer to confirm that those instructions apply to your item. The available CPSC guidance supports following the specific manufacturer instructions; it does not identify compatible kits for individual furniture models or say that different kits are interchangeable. [S1] If the match remains uncertain, pause and request qualified guidance instead of guessing.

Check whether the furniture or restraint instructions state wall or attachment requirements, and share that wording with the installer. CPSC’s general guidance does not specify wall construction requirements for every product, so it cannot establish what attachment is suitable in your particular room. [S1] Don’t infer the answer from the wall’s appearance or substitute a method based on a different product’s directions. Ask the installer what information they need to assess the conditions and whether they can confirm that the proposed attachment follows the relevant product instructions. If the instructions are missing or unclear, mention that when booking.

Use this as a starting point, filling in only details you know:

“Hello, I’d like help arranging an anti-tip installation for [furniture type and brand/model, if known]. The restraint is [kit name or description, if known], and I [have / do not have] the furniture and kit instructions. The instructions say: [copy the relevant attachment or wall-condition wording, or write ‘unclear’]. Could you tell me what details you need to check whether the hardware and installation requirements match this specific item? Please let me know if you need to assess the wall conditions before confirming the work.”

This message asks for a compatibility and requirements check without assuming a particular wall, fastener, or installation method.

Gather the furniture and restraint instructions, any product labels or model details, and a short note about what is missing or uncertain. Keep the relevant instructions available for the installer to review. If you cannot locate them, contact the furniture manufacturer or ask a qualified installer how to identify the applicable requirements; CPSC advises following the manufacturer’s instructions and seeking qualified help when required attachment or wall conditions are unclear. [S1] The source does not provide model-specific installation steps or establish that a particular attachment will work in your home. Arrange the work only after the person responsible has enough information to assess those questions.