Meghan's Hope

Passionate parent advocate dedicated to ending furniture tip-overs like the one that took my daughter's life. Author, speaker, grassroots safety advocate

[Meghan's Hope @MeghansHope]

Today could be the day I can truly honor the promise I made Meggie the day she died. The @USCPSC is voting today on adopting the new ASTM standard as the mandatory one per the STURDY Act. Please, listen to Meggie @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

Our kids needlessly died from CSU tip-overs and that is what drove us to push for a mandatory CSU safety and stability standard. They were stolen from us because the @USCPSC and ASTM failed to fix the problem decades ago @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

Our passion for a solution + cultivation of broad stakeholder support was the driving force behind the STURDY Act's success. Congress passed the STURDY Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, with ASTM F2057-23 in mind. @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

Our involvement in the ASTM process and push for compromise is the reason for the life-saving improvements in ASTM F2057-23. We believe it would have saved our kids, and believe it will prevent others from dying like ours did.@HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

Our testimonies were the catalyst for the @USCPSC to finally pursue rulemaking for CSUs to prevent tip-overs. Something that should have happened long before our kids needlessly died from tip-overs. @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

Tomorrow, the CPSC is voting to determine if ASTM F2057-23 meets the requirements of the STURDY Act. We championed both, born of the desire for an effective solution all stakeholders agree on. We hope @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC agree. We'll be watching!

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

Harper's accident should have never happened. The STURDY Act and the new ASTM standard for clothing storage furniture will ensure it doesn't happen to others. @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

PAT collaborated with all stakeholders to pass the STURDY Act and improve the ASTM standard. On 4/19 we hope @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC will agree F2057-23 meets the requirements of STURDY. It would have saved our kids and hundreds of others.

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

The tip-over hazard that killed Curren 9 years ago is almost fixed. Dressers should be tested to address the causes of tipovers. The new ASTM standard accomplishes this, has broad support, and should be made mandatory ASAP! @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[Meghan's Hope @MeghansHope]

Important recall for teachers/schools, libraries, childcare providers, places of worship and anyone who might have this AV cart. 3 children have died as a result of tip-overs. Any AV cart can pose this risk. Never let children push or use the carts.
https://t.co/jhkBZ4ckqx

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

@USCPSC's staff found that ASTM F2057-23 reasonably meets the requirements of the STURDY Act. We encourage @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @HoehnSaricCPSC +@BoyleCPSC to vote in favor as it effectively addresses the reasons tip-overs happen and will save lives!
https://t.co/qefopoLfqu

[AngieMoreschi @angiemoreschi]

"If I knew a product was killing people right now, I COULDN'T tell you" Surprising words from the govt agency that's SUPPOSED TO WARN CONSUMERS about dangerous products. @SOAInvestigates #productrecalldelays @tipovers https://t.co/jwCxwjD7gV @SOAInvestigates @USCPSC @uspirg

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

PAT mom Janet McGee has worked hard to implement the new voluntary standard for furniture stability. This new standard would have saved her son Teddy’s life because it tests CSUs with multiple drawers open at once. @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

This article highlights recent tip-over issues. It's no wonder consumers sometimes seek legal recourse because many of these products are still not being manufactured with the proper duty of care. It's time for manufacturers and retailers to do better!
https://t.co/1lSQJ06hbf

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

One of the reasons dressers tip over is because of the forces exerted when a child interacts with them. The new ASTM standard includes testing for dynamic force. Had it been mandatory in 2017, Conner would still be alive. @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[ParentsAgainstTipovers @tipovers]

The new ASTM CSU standard is a huge advancement in safety and includes testing for wardrobes and units with doors like the one that killed Katie in 2005. Had it been mandatory then, she'd be in college today. @judithwogan @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC

[Carri Funk @carrifunk]

There is a significant advancement in furniture stability!  ASTM 2057-23 would have saved my daughter Maddie’s life as it significantly raises the test weight from 50 to 60lbs, @HoehnSaricCPSC @FeldmanCPSC, @TrumkaCPSC, @BoyleCPSC @tipovers @maddiesmessage