New dresser safety rules implemented to prevent tip-overs.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has approved new mandatory safety standards for dressers and other clothing storage units sold in the U.S. to protect children up to 72 months old from unstable furniture. The new rule, which replaces the previous standard, was devised by the standards organization ASTM and has the backing of both consumer groups and furniture manufacturers. The final rule will take effect 120 days after it's published in the Federal Register.