If you recently bought a new high-def television and moved your old cathode-ray-tube clunker of a set elsewhere, the advice below could help prevent an accident at your home.

Consumers often place their old CRT TVs atop dressers and other pieces of furniture that kids can easily climb upon, causing the TV to tip forward and fall over, according to Don Mays, senior director of product safety and technical policy for Consumers Union. Read "Teaming Up to Prevent TV Tip-over" and watch the video here to learn about the anchoring kits you can use to protect your children from serious injury.

Essential information: Safeguard your family from 15 common household dangers and learn how to properly install a safety gate. Subscribe to the Consumer Reports Safety blog to stay on top of the latest safety news. And read about recycling an old TV.