September 10, 2020 1 min read

Groups Urge the Senate to Protect Children from Deadly Furniture Tip-Overs by Passing the STURDY Act

CFA TC

Organizations dedicated to children’s health and safety urge the Senate to pass S.1902, the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act. The STURDY Act would direct the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create a mandatory clothing storage unit standard to help prevent furniture tip-overs. This bill would help thousands of children, as according the CPSC, a child is sent to the emergency department every 56 minutes following a furniture tip-over incident. The enhanced standard the STURDY Act proposes would lead to stronger product testing and safety requirements, which could prevent fatalities and serious injuries.

Our Subject Matter Experts

Related Articles

CFA TC
May 28, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
139 Stakeholders Urge Congress to Protect the Consumer Product Safety Commission
CFA TC
May 01, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
CFA Joins 40 Groups Calling on Congress to Center Workers in Federal AI Legislation
CFA TC
March 04, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
CFA and Consumer Groups Submit Comments to CPSC Regarding SaferProducts.gov
CFA TC
March 04, 2026 / Testimony & Comments
CFA and Consumer Reports Submit Comments Regarding Furniture Labels and Information Collection