Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—CPSC urges consumers to stop using Cranach tip restraint kits immediately, (Sep 12, 2025)
By WK Editorial Staff
There have been 115 reports of the product breaking, including six tip-over incidents.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to consumers regarding Cranach Hardware plastic tip restraint kits, citing a serious tip-over hazard that poses risks of injury and death to children. The agency advises consumers to immediately stop using the product, remove it from furniture, and dispose of it properly. Consumers should secure their furniture with tip restraints that are compliant with industry standard ASTM F3096-23 (CPSC Product Safety Warning, No. 25-463 (Sept. 11, 2025)).
The plastic tip restraint kits, also known as furniture straps, were found to be defective during CPSC testing. The plastic components can break or degrade over time, potentially causing furniture to tip over if a child interacts with it. The kits failed to meet ASTM F3096-23, which is designed to prevent such incidents.
According to the Commission, the defect may not be immediately apparent to consumers, who could mistakenly believe their furniture is safely anchored. The agency has received at least 115 reports of the plastic restraints breaking, including six incidents in which furniture tipped over. These kits were sold on Amazon.com for prices ranging from $6 to $30, depending on the quantity purchased.
Each kit includes two plastic brackets (one for the wall and one for the furniture), a plastic cable zip tie, two pairs of screws of varying lengths, and two drywall anchors. All components are manufactured by Cranach Hardware in China. The company has not responded to CPSC’s request for an acceptable recall.
CPSC recommends visiting its Anchor It! website (https://www.anchorit.gov/) for free educational materials and instructions on properly anchoring furniture to prevent tip-over accidents.
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