Children Being Killed By Falling TV Sets

Falling TV sets killed at least 28 children from 1990 to 1997, researchers report.

Sets placed on TV stands or dressers were the most dangerous, causing 38 percent of the deaths, according to the study published in the September issue of the journal Pediatrics.

The study was based on data collected from the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Children’s Hospital of Alabama.

Of 73 cases of fallen TV sets reported to the safety commission during that period, 28 resulted in death. Head injuries were most common.

The ages of the children hurt or killed ranged from newborn to 11 years. The average age was about 2-1/2.