HIGH POINT, N.C.—The furniture industry is examining the
dangers to children posed by "tip-overs"—and Womble
Carlyle attorneys Michael Sullivan and Whitney Passmore are part of
the conversation to improve safety standards.
The ASTM Furniture Safety Subcommittee is proposing two updates to
the Standard Safety Specification for Clothing Storage Units. These
proposed changes come in response to a Consumer Product Safety
Commissioner's comments that the existing introduction to the
standard includes a loophole that could create ambiguity. From a
legal liability standpoint, furniture manufacturers must be aware
of potential tip-over lawsuits or possible product recalls.
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