Dangerous Ovens and Stoves That Tip Over
Those of us in earthquake and seismic-savvy Southern California realize that this is a serious concern, of which, I believe, most people are completely unaware. Of greater concern is the risk to families with children young enough to use simple leverage. A climbing toddler could easily become a crushed toddler. My advice would be to bolt the oven to the wall right away, and remember to always keep an eye on kids in the kitchen - there is no substitute for adult supervision.
KHOU has a video and full article.
Greek philosopher Archimedes quipped: “Give me a place to stand on, and I can move the earth.”
Toppling a kitchen appliance is clearly demonstrated by KHOU to be a piece of cake.
On the subject of child safety in the kitchen, here’s a horrible reminder of the dangers of even the most common household appliances when kids are on the loose. http://www.snopes.com/horrors/parental/dishwasher.asp
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