Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00512:reg:10
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024L00512
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 10
Character Range: 9892–11566

10  Warnings and safety information to be provided with instructions
 (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 included in the instructions (including assembly instructions) supplied with the toppling furniture (if any).
 (2) The warning must be clearly visible, prominent and legible.
 (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.
 (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.
 (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.