Hardware
PHS Furniture Anti-Tip Anchors — 400 lb Capacity Safety Kit
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- 3 stars 1
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- Picture Hang Solutions
Product review
Intended use and limitations: These anchors are made to secure dressers, bookcases and cabinets to wood wall studs and are rated to hold up to 400 lb. They are not manufactured for mounting televisions, supporting shelving loads or taking on structural duties. You must have access to a wood stud to install them.
Child safety and seismic protection: The straps function as furniture safety anchors for childproofing and can also serve as earthquake straps in areas with seismic activity. They reduce the risk of heavy pieces tipping and add an extra layer of protection for households with small children or pets.
Construction and materials: The system uses heavy‑duty steel brackets coupled with an aircraft‑grade stainless steel cable core for strength and durability. Clevis pins and locking clips secure the cable ends, and the metal components are intended to distribute load into the wall connection rather than relying on a single fastener point.
How it’s used: Install a bracket to a wood stud, attach the matching bracket to the furniture, then link them with the cable assembly. The anchoring method transfers force across the stud connection, reducing the chance of a tip‑over. Because the kit uses removable pins, the cable can be disconnected temporarily for moving or cleaning without removing the wall bracket.
What’s included: The kit ships with 2 steel brackets, 2 clevis pins, 1 aircraft‑grade stainless steel cable, 2 locking clips, 2 #8 x 5/8" screws, and 2 #8 x 1-1/2" screws — all hardware intended to cover typical dresser and bookshelf installations into wood studs.
Pros
- 400 lb rated capacity
- Durable steel brackets with aircraft‑grade cable
- Complete kit includes clevis pins, clips and screws
Cons
- Requires access to wood studs
- Not intended for TVs or structural support
- No built‑in tensioner — slack must be managed carefully
VerdictA robust, reusable anchoring solution for preventing furniture tipovers. Quality steel parts and an aircraft‑grade cable inspire confidence and the kit contains the fasteners you need. Installation into wood studs and careful tensioning are required to avoid slack-related shock loads.
Customer reviews
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swtgrl2no 5/5
May need longer cable for nonstandard uses
Great hardware, but I had to lengthen the cable to suit my setup. I used these to fasten very large cat trees to the wall so my energetic cats can’t tip them over.
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Daniel E. 5/5
Cheap insurance — solid hardware and straightforward fit
After a close call with a tall bookshelf I finally installed this kit and should’ve done it earlier. The 400 lb rating covered my dresser, a bookcase and a heavy wardrobe. Hardware feels substantial — not thin stamped metal that bends easily. Installation is simple: locate a stud, fix the wall bracket, attach the furniture side, hook the cable and snug it up. Once you get a rhythm each piece takes only minutes and the included screws and pins handled my installs without another trip for parts.
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Mark 3/5
Does the job, surprised by quantity
Performs well, but I expected two full strap assemblies for what I paid and discovered only one set was included. Fine product, just check the count before buying.
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mike 4/5
Simple and effective but watch cable slack
Straightforward design that works, but you must mount carefully. There’s no way to take out slack in the cable, so any slack could allow a shock load during a tip. Pins make removal for cleaning easy, but safe mounting options need thought to avoid shock loading.
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Cash42 5/5
Sturdy construction, installs without fuss
Feels solid and well built. I anchored my daughter's dresser and the kit held perfectly. From my experience the wall attachment would fail before the hardware does.
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-MXA 5/5
All‑metal parts with convenient removable pins
Everything is metal and the braided cable terminates with cotter‑style pins on both ends, which speeds installation and lets you temporarily disconnect furniture without unbolting the wall bracket.
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Steven 5/5
Premium build and reusable connectors
Very pleased with the quality — components feel robust and reusable. The cotter‑pin connections let me detach the cable to move or clean behind furniture. Well made overall.
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Robert W Floyd 5/5
Must‑have for homes with toddlers
Thoughtful design that adds peace of mind. Good solution to prevent large furniture from tipping toward small children.
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