QuakeHold! 4520 Universal Flat Screen TV Safety Straps, Black Nylon | Anti-Tip Adhesive Straps help secure TVs & furniture against earthquakes, fire and floods with easy, tool-free installation.

We live in San Jose, California, and we recently got a 55" Sony flat-screen TV. The Sony stand is sturdy, but you can shake the TV and cause it to topple. Earthquakes tend to do this. This product is well-designed and implemented in my opinion. There are two sturdy nylon straps, each with attachments for the TV and for the table or wall, which are intended to be semi-permanently attached. Each strap is adjustable and has a quick-release buckle, like on backpacks, which are essential in case you need to move the TV to get behind it. Two lag bolts are supplied, for anchoring in wall studs, if you so choose. Mine hasn't been tested yet in situ, but I am confident it will work well. The instructions are very clear, and installation is easy. I highly recommend this product, it is worth $25. Suggestions: after installation, tighten the straps only enough to take up slack, don't put tension on the straps, as this will tend to eventually loosen the adhesive (probably after a few years). Also, be sure to put the quake grip putty under the base of the TV, as earthquakes tend to make things hop around.

We purchased the Quake Hold! 4520 strap to protect my 3 year old son from our 65" DLP falling on him. I wanted something that was easy to install but held the TV solidly in place and the 4520 worked like a charm. Five minutes from the moment I opened the packaging until the TV was held firmly in place. The best part is the super strong adhesive that allows you to install without the use of tools and drilling into the TV stand. As a bonus it comes with puddy to place under the TV so, not only does it keep it from tipping, it also keeps it from sliding off of the stand. Definitely recommended! The chance of a threatening earthquake in Michigan are slim to none but I can certainly vouch for the quality!

This is the best system I have found for earthquake safety with a large television, when modified. The straps on this are very sturdy (unlike many I have tried) and are long enough to allow for the television to stand out on the furniture rather than right up against the wall. I installed them to the studs in the wall behind the cabinet (for extra protection) behind the television (in the bottom fourth of the screen area if you could see through the TV) and used simple three inch metal straps, one per quakehold strap, laid across the quakehold strap when just shy of taught from the TV to the wall, so it has a tiny bit of give, and then used one and one half or two inch size ten wood screws, one through a metal strap hole into one side of the stud and one into another metal strap hole through a hole in the quakehold strap and into the stud through the wall. Before attaching the television (which I moved aside) I pulled, hard, on each strap and they were very, very strongly attached to the wall. Behind the television, in case earthquake somehow knocked it backward, I positioned two soft, cardboard boxes strategically, far enough away to hold it up without compromising sound. Unlike earthquake kits that force you to keep the television perfectly vertical and prevent any movement at all, this system allows the television to move in minor earthquakes without causing stress or damage to the metal housing (as you would see with a system that prevents any movement at all by putting stress on the metal housing where it is attached). This is safe, secure, stretchy enough to not damage the television in a minor earthquake and sturdy enough to pull it back and keep it from falling on a child or animal during a quake (but any time you screw into the back, if there is a quake strong enough to knock it off, it will damage the metal housing of your TV which doesn't matter if it saves your family). In other words, installed using metal straps to the wall, these straps are the best on the market. However, if installed as directed, like many other systems, you have no guarantees. Good luck making your decision.

Easy to install and has held up for at least 5 years. The only issue is that it's near impossible to remove without damaging the wall/tv stand/tv. So if you never have to move or upgrade your furn/tv then you should be good.

Worked great

Earthquakes have happened in almost every state, not just California. But this kit is also perfect for securing furniture that may be a falling hazard around children. This safety strap kit was very easy to install on the back of my new flat screen TV. I used the strap on the table instead of the wall. This prevents the TV from falling forward. To prevent the TV from falling backward, I used a little museum wax on the front legs of the stand. Be sure to secure dressers, hutches and book shelves. No more worries about grandchildren pulling them over by climbing on them. To remove the straps or the museum wax, use dental floss in a gentle back and forth movement. To remove any remaining sticky stuff, use a little glue remover like goo gone.

I ordered these for both of my TV's after adopting a rambunctious kitten since I was worried he would knock them over. I was able to easily install the straps myself using the adhesive. There are also screw options for the part that attaches to the TV stand or wall. We haven't had any incidents to test them yet but they seem like they will be secure. I'm a bit worried the adhesive will ruin the TV stand but plan to leave them in place for several years.

I purchased this after looking for something to keep our 32" TV in place. Our 2 year old would turn the TV sideways to try and turn it on or off with the buttons on the side of the TV, and we had to make sure we had the doors closed on the entertainment center in order for him to not touch it. I have had these straps on for over 6 months and they have been great. I initially placed them loose enough so I could slide the TV out to the edge of the entertainment center platform the TV rests on, and I can still turn it sideways to hook up cables if needed. I just made sure he couldn't actually pull it off the shelf. I will say I don't think there is any way I could remove the strap from the entertainment center without it causing some damage, but in my case I don't see any reason I would need to remove it anyway. It is completely out of site. I suspect a hair dryer and some patience might get it off, but I'm not sure. Otherwise, a great product that is very well made and seems extremely strong.

Well secured. My cat has been around my tv twice and it hasn't moved. Straps are great quality. Well worth the price to keep your flat screen safe.

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I guess it works. Yet to be tested - not that I'm actually looking forward to testing it.

Bought to "cat-proof" my television - seems very sturdy.

very pleased with product. as advertised.