Should a wall-mounted TV still be anchored?

A screen fastened to a proper wall mount is not resting on furniture. CPSC’s advice is to anchor TVs and furniture such as bookcases and consoles securely to the wall, so the furniture below a media wall should be anchored too.

How common are TV and furniture tip-over injuries?

CPSC estimates 17,800 emergency-department-treated injuries a year from 2020 to 2022, with children under 18 accounting for 44%.

What if I cannot anchor a TV stand?

CPSC says to use a sturdy, low base, push the TV as far back as possible and keep cords out of reach.

How much power do devices on standby use?

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory puts standby power at 5–10% of residential electricity use, typically under 0.5 watts per product.

Should I unplug the media wall during a power outage?

Ready.gov advises disconnecting appliances and electronics during outages to avoid damage from surges. A reachable power strip makes that easy.

What should I do with the old TV?

EPA recommends deleting personal information, removing batteries and using donation or recycling options from manufacturers, retailers or local facilities.

Can lithium-ion batteries go in the recycling bin?

No. EPA says lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them should not go in household garbage or recycling bins.

Do media wall safety tips apply to newer Wellen Park homes?

Yes. Tip-over and power advice from CPSC, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Ready.gov applies to any home, including new construction in Wellen Park neighborhoods. Anchor screens and furniture, and plan power you can reach.

What does a media wall cost?

The primer skips prices because screen size, storage and lighting change every wall. Trim My Crib looks at the room and the plan in person, then prices the project.

Which homes is this primer written for?

Homes in Wellen Park, Nokomis, Osprey, Venice, Casey Key, Manasota Key and South Sarasota.

Questions

Media wall questions from Wellen Park homes, answered

Checked October 17, 2026 · source list at the bottom

Should a wall-mounted TV still be anchored?: A screen fastened to a proper wall mount is not resting on furniture. CPSC’s advice is to anchor TVs and furniture such as bookcases and consoles securely to the wall, so the furniture below a media wall should be anchored too.
How common are TV and furniture tip-over injuries?: CPSC estimates 17,800 emergency-department-treated injuries a year from 2020 to 2022, with children under 18 accounting for 44%.
What if I cannot anchor a TV stand?: CPSC says to use a sturdy, low base, push the TV as far back as possible and keep cords out of reach.
How much power do devices on standby use?: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory puts standby power at 5–10% of residential electricity use, typically under 0.5 watts per product.
Should I unplug the media wall during a power outage?: Ready.gov advises disconnecting appliances and electronics during outages to avoid damage from surges. A reachable power strip makes that easy.
What should I do with the old TV?: EPA recommends deleting personal information, removing batteries and using donation or recycling options from manufacturers, retailers or local facilities.
Can lithium-ion batteries go in the recycling bin?: No. EPA says lithium-ion batteries and devices containing them should not go in household garbage or recycling bins.
Do media wall safety tips apply to newer Wellen Park homes?: Yes. Tip-over and power advice from CPSC, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Ready.gov applies to any home, including new construction in Wellen Park neighborhoods. Anchor screens and furniture, and plan power you can reach.
What does a media wall cost?: The primer skips prices because screen size, storage and lighting change every wall. Trim My Crib looks at the room and the plan in person, then prices the project.
Which homes is this primer written for?: Homes in Wellen Park, Nokomis, Osprey, Venice, Casey Key, Manasota Key and South Sarasota.

Sources

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, news release, Feb. 8, 2024: CPSC Reminds Families to Tackle the Deadly Hazard of TV and Furniture Tip-Overs. cpsc.gov
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Standby Power. standby.lbl.gov
Ready.gov (FEMA), Power Outages. ready.gov
U.S. EPA, Electronics Donation and Recycling. epa.gov
Frequently asked questions at wellenpark.com. wellenpark.com