It was the case of the past. The engineers are highly competitive these days and the fans are made sturdy. In fact, the fans are jerk-free during oscillation. That means to say you will not feel the slightest of the jerk too. Adding to it the base of the fan is made wide and the unit steadily stands on it. The material in which the fan is made is also sturdy and of high quality. There is absolutely no question of toppling unless anyone attempts to push it.