CELEBRATING 35 YEARS!
1989-2024
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS!
1989-2024
At Geitgey’s Amish Country Furnishings, we want to keep you in the loop about some recent changes that have a direct impact on the crafting of our bedroom furniture, specifically in response to the STURDY Act.
Why it Matters:
The primary goal of the STURDY Act is to enhance the safety of your home, focusing on preventing tip-over-related injuries involving clothing storage units such as dressers and chests. This legislation represents a significant stride in minimizing tip-over injuries, particularly among children, by introducing and enforcing new safety standards. Our dedicated builders are actively integrating these standards into our furniture designs.
What You Need to Know:
Below are specifics of the revised standards mandated by the STURDY Act. These regulations are purposefully designed to ensure the utmost protection for children against tip-over-related injuries or fatalities.
Key Features of the Revised Standards:
The standards outline thorough safety enhancements, including testing procedures and mandatory warning requirements, such as…
Furniture Affected by the STURDY Act:
The scope of the STURDY Act extends to specific furniture categories, including:
Exempt Furniture Categories:
It's important to note that the STURDY Act does not impact other furniture categories, and exemptions include:
How it Affects Our Furniture:
Rest assured, our Amish builders are seamlessly adapting to these requirements with your safety in mind. We're actively working with them to enhance our showroom by introducing these modifications, ensuring that each piece not only maintains its quality and appearance but also meets the tough new standards mandated by the STURDY Act.
Conclusion:
As we navigate these changes together, our goal remains to provide you not only with beautiful but, most importantly, safe bedroom furniture. If you have any questions about which furniture is STURDY Act compliant as our builders transition, please don't hesitate to reach out. Your trust in Geitgey’s Amish Country Furnishings means the world to us, and we're committed to ensuring your home is a haven of comfort and safety.
We encourage you to explore our updated selection, where you'll find a range of options that meet the latest safety standards while maintaining the timeless craftsmanship you expect from Geitgey’s Amish Country Furnishings.
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