Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00512:reg:9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00512
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 9
Character Range: 7674–9892

9  Warnings and safety information to be affixed on toppling furniture
 (1) If a person supplies toppling furniture, the person must cause a warning about the risk of tip overs and the importance of anchoring to be displayed on the toppling furniture.
 (2) The warning must:
 (a) have text and information that is clearly visible, prominent and legible; and
 (b) be on an affixed permanent and durable warning label that:
 (i) will last the lifetime of the product, assuming normal use; and
 (ii) is in a location where it will be visible when the toppling furniture is empty.
Note: For subparagraph (b)(ii), examples of a location where a label will be visible when the product is empty include on the inside of a door or drawer.
 (3) The warning must include the following:
 (a) an alert word (such as DANGER or WARNING) with the letters of the alert word in upper case;
 (b) an internationally recognised safety alert symbol;
 (c) a pictogram that shows a child standing or climbing on the toppling furniture, with a cross or strikethrough;
 (d) a statement to the effect that children have died from furniture toppling over.
 (4) If the toppling furniture is category 1 furniture, the warning must include statements to the following effect:
 (a) always secure this furniture with an anchor device;
 (b) never allow children to stand, climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves;
 (c) never open more than one drawer at a time;
 (d) place heavy items down low;
 (e) never place a television on this furniture;
 (f) this is a permanent label. Do not remove!
 (5) If the toppling furniture is category 2 furniture, the warning must include statements to the following effect:
 (a) always secure your television with an anchor device;
 (b) never allow children to stand, climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves;
 (c) this is a permanent label. Do not remove!
 (6) If the toppling furniture is category 3 furniture, the warning must include statements to the following effect:
 (a) secure this furniture with an anchor device;
 (b) never allow children to stand, climb or hang on drawers, doors, or shelves;
 (c) always secure your television with an anchor device;
 (d) this is a permanent label. Do not remove!