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> we made sure to screw all IKEA furniture to the wall That's what the instructions tell you to do

by Gare 3y ago

TeMPOraL 3y ago
I'll check next time, because I've never noticed it, nor have I seen many people doing it.
- radlad 3y ago
  It is in the instructions (which typically don't have words, IIRC.) Brackets have been included with all shelves we've purchased - even ones that seem short & sturdy enough to use it. IKEA also sells furniture of varying qualities - for example, KALLAX is a well-known line of shelves that many vinyl enthusiasts use to store records. Records are extremely heavy, but these stand the test of time. Another example is in the bedroom department: MALM vs KULLEN. The former is much thicker and sturdier, with drawers that have metal hardware. Kullen on the other hand is thinner, flimsy, and uses plastic hardware for the drawers, giving them an awful tactile feel.
  - Groxx 3y ago
    To +1 this: it's in the instructions for every shelving unit you can buy, because it's a major safety issue regardless of construction (unless it's impractically deep compared to its height). It isn't the construction that makes them tip, it's the dimensions. If it doesn't warn you, it's because they assume you know the risk of things falling onto you, and/or they aren't willing to spend a tiny bit of money to warn you and provide anchoring locations/tools. Which absolutely do exist. But they're not any safer due to cutting corners on safety. IKEA deserves applause for the consistent warning and hardware.
    - iudqnolq 3y ago
      "After recalling millions of tip-prone dressers that killed at least nine children and injured dozens, Ikea said shoppers must acknowledge the risk that furniture could tip over onto children before making a purchase." https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/01/29/ikea-dresser-furniture-tipover-prevention-requirement/4307577001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/01/29/ike...
- jen20 3y ago
  If you buy a dresser at IKEA in the US of late, you have to attest _at the checkout_ that you will attach the item to a wall.

> we made sure to screw all IKEA furniture to the wall That's what the instructions tell you to do

by Gare 3y ago

> we made sure to screw all IKEA furniture to the wall That's what the instructions tell you to do

TeMPOraL 3y ago

I'll check next time, because I've never noticed it, nor have I seen many people doing it.

radlad 3y ago
It is in the instructions (which typically don't have words, IIRC.) Brackets have been included with all shelves we've purchased - even ones that seem short & sturdy enough to use it. IKEA also sells furniture of varying qualities - for example, KALLAX is a well-known line of shelves that many vinyl enthusiasts use to store records. Records are extremely heavy, but these stand the test of time. Another example is in the bedroom department: MALM vs KULLEN. The former is much thicker and sturdier, with drawers that have metal hardware. Kullen on the other hand is thinner, flimsy, and uses plastic hardware for the drawers, giving them an awful tactile feel.
- Groxx 3y ago
  To +1 this: it's in the instructions for every shelving unit you can buy, because it's a major safety issue regardless of construction (unless it's impractically deep compared to its height). It isn't the construction that makes them tip, it's the dimensions. If it doesn't warn you, it's because they assume you know the risk of things falling onto you, and/or they aren't willing to spend a tiny bit of money to warn you and provide anchoring locations/tools. Which absolutely do exist. But they're not any safer due to cutting corners on safety. IKEA deserves applause for the consistent warning and hardware.
  - iudqnolq 3y ago
    "After recalling millions of tip-prone dressers that killed at least nine children and injured dozens, Ikea said shoppers must acknowledge the risk that furniture could tip over onto children before making a purchase." https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/01/29/ikea-dresser-furniture-tipover-prevention-requirement/4307577001/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/shopping/2021/01/29/ike...
jen20 3y ago
If you buy a dresser at IKEA in the US of late, you have to attest _at the checkout_ that you will attach the item to a wall.