This article’s title was actually a question put forth by a member of a forum on electronics that I often hang out in. It’s also something that I’ve wondered about myself as I also use one for one of my LCD flat screens. Of course we know that a TV wall mount is bolted onto the wall and most should be designed to stay bolted forever but when I did some research bout it, I suddenly realized how serious the topic really is and it should be something TV owners need to think about carefully. It’s certainly not something that happens a lot. But when it happens, it will surely be a pain. The following are what I’ve learned in my online research on the matter:
- The worst case scenario would be when a TV wall mount breaks or get unhinged by the unit’s weight and falls on something living. This includes the danger of the unit falling on a pet or a human being. Sometime in 2009, something like this happened with tragic results. The TV came loose from the wall and fell on a 2-year old boy whose injuries proved to be fatal. Another case I’ve found involved a 120 lb. plasma unit falling on its owner’s head but fortunately, the victim wasn’t seriously hurt.
- It will surely be a stressful and possibly costly accident because there’s always a big question mark whether warranty or insurance will cover the damaged unit in such an incident. It’s mostly certain the TV manufacturer’s warranty will not cover wall mount failure because that’s obviously not their fault. Going after the wall mount’s manufacturer will probably your best bet but there will be the question on whether the wall mount was at fault or was it a problem with the installation. If the installation was done incorrectly, then manufacturer might be free of liability.
- The best way to go about installing a TV wall mount is to have it installed professionally, either by the retailer or the manufacturer. That way you can eliminate negligence on your part when it comes to installation and liability in case of mount failure will stay with manufacturer/retailer.
- Try not add to the mount’s load by hanging stuff on it but most of all, tell the kids not to play it hang out under it. Considering the immediate area under the TV as a no play area.
- Get the best kind of wall mount you can buy and see number 3.
- If you have to do the installation, follow the instructions to the letter! Do not compromise with the tools and materials that you use. When in doubt, consult a professional.
- You could do away with wall mounts and go for possible alternatives like TV lift cabinets that don’t require you to precariously hang anything on the wall.
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