TV safety tips

Last fall more than 200,000 flat screen television wall mounts were recalled by Costco because of a defect that could cause the TV to detach and fall, posing a risk of injury for consumers and pets. In 2010, 131,000 flat screen television wall mounts by Milestone AV Technologies were recalled because they could allow the televisions to fall off the wall.

Imagine how you would feel if that television you waited for so long tumbled to the ground, shattering into a thousand pieces. But what happens if that bracket fails and the TV falls on a child? That worst-case scenario came true for a family in 2009 when a TV wall mount broke and the falling television killed a two-year old.

If you choose to go with a wall mount bracket, it’s probably in your best interest to have a professional do the installation – either by the retailer or the manufacturer. You should also identify a location that isn’t above a child’s play area or pet bed when deciding where the television will be mounted.

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Do you have young ones in your house?  Do you have teenagers in your house?  Do you have husbands who like to watch sports in your house?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you know what dangers a playing child can present to a large and expensive television.  A bouncing ball, a baseball bat, Nerf gun darts, or just some living room wrestling can threaten to damage your TV.

But you don't want to stop your kids from getting exercise and having fun.  This is especially true when the weather doesn't allow for outdoor playtime.

Import Advantage can help you solve these problems.  With the help of a TV lift cabinet, you can ensure that your television stays safe and you kids stay active.  A TV lift cabinet is a piece of furniture that actually contains a mechanical lift system.

Let's say that the kids want to play in the family room.  You can use a remote control to tell the cabinet to retract the TV.  The TV will slowly descend into the safety of wooden cabinet

Do you have young ones in your house?  Do you have teenagers in your house?  Do you have husbands who like to watch sports in your house?

If you answered “yes” to any of the above questions, you know what dangers a playing child can present to a large and expensive television.  A bouncing ball, a baseball bat, Nerf gun darts, or just some living room wrestling can threaten to damage your TV.

But you don't want to stop your kids from getting exercise and having fun.  This is especially true when the weather doesn't allow for outdoor playtime.

Import Advantage can help you solve these problems.  With the help of a TV lift cabinet, you can ensure that your television stays safe and you kids stay active.  A TV lift cabinet is a piece of furniture that actually contains a mechanical lift system.

Let's say that the kids want to play in the family room.  You can use a remote control to tell the cabinet to retract the TV.  The TV will slowly descend into the safety of wooden cabinet