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Why does CPSC say to keep toys and remotes off the top of a TV or dresser?

They tempt kids to climb it.

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  1. They scratch the finish
  2. They tempt kids to climb ✔
  3. They block the TV signal

Why: A kid reaching for a toy or remote may climb the furniture. CPSC says to remove items that tempt kids to climb from the top of TVs and furniture.

Huh, didn't know that: CPSC says a TV that is not wall mounted should still be anchored to the wall.

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Answer: They tempt kids to climb. A kid reaching for a toy or remote may climb the furniture. CPSC says to remove items that tempt kids to climb from the top of TVs and furniture.

  1. Anchor It, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/AnchorItgov
    Remove items that might tempt kids to climb, such as toys and remote controls, from the top of the TV and furniture.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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