I used a PAIR of these steel cables to protect a metal storage cabinet from tipping. When I tested the installation by shaking the cabinet, BOTH cables instantly BROKE (the cables slipped out of the metal end pieces). If the cable can't withstand my shaking, how is supposed to work during an actual earthquake? Read more

After learning about some tragic accidents in which children were killed by heavy (and even not-so-heavy) furniture, I began researching ways to secure our larger pieces to the wall to protect our curious toddler. I purchased these Quakehold cables because they are made out of steel and I wanted to get the most secure install possible.We did install these into studs in the walls in order to provide maximum hold, which I highly recommend. It doesn't matter how strong the cable is if it is screwed into drywall (it will likely just rip out) or into drywall anchors with a low weight rating. We also attached the furniture metal piece to the strongest parts of the furniture (preferably wood). Once everything was installed, both my husband and I tested the installs. With the 7-inch cable, we had enough cable to *slightly* tip a tall and narrow dresser, but even pulling on it with my full weight, I could not get it to move. There is also a 4-inch cable, but for some of our furniture, this wouldn't give us enough length to be able to complete the install.The instructions could be better. I think the website has dimensions to let you know how many cables should be used and how they should be spaced apart based on the size of your furniture, but I don't think this is included in the instructions. This is unfortunate, because one cable might not be sufficient for a certain piece; I think one of our dressers required three based on the size in order to be properly secured.** If you have children or have children visit you, PLEASE look into securing your furniture, televisions, etc. via some method. You can search for Meghan's Hope online to find out more about the risks of falling objects as well as to find safety tips. I am in no way affiliated with that organization, but it is where I first learned of the significant and often fatal dangers of not securing these objects. ** Read more

Purchased these and the 7" cables to secure some dressers and bookcases to the wall in my toddler's room for all the same reasons others mention--they are steel, seem more secure/stronger than plastic tethers, etc. But less than a year after installation, one snapped apart as I moved my toddler's dresser away from the wall slightly to clean. See pictures. I did not apply undo stress, just angled the dresser slightly out, while the cable was still attached (we have 2 cables on the dresser; I had removed one, and was angling the dresser out to sweep). Not sure whether the cable itself snapped, or it broke loose from where it was soldered to the end bolt, but it is broken (and not just because the cap came off the end, that part still works fine--it is the cable itself that is broken). Maybe I got a bum one, but it isn't the kind of product you want to take chances with. If you do use, be sure to give the cables a good tug once in a while. Read more

This cable is a great way to secure heavy, tall furniture to the wall. We purchased them to anchor several large bookcases, a dresser, and a TV stand to the wall, as our daughter will soon be crawling around. I browsed several alternatives, though most were cheap plastic and reviews indicated they were easily broken by just a little force. I wanted an anchor that wouldn't fail and this is just the ticket.The design is simple and intiutive and provides very stable support. The cable and the two anchors are so strong that, if anything is going to fail in this set-up, it will most likely be the portion of the furniture where the bracket is anchored, rather than the anchor itself.Setup was relatively simple, if a bit time-consuming. Pre-drilling holes in both the wall and furniture ensured a strong hold.If I could improve upon it in any way, it would probably be to make a larger portion of the cable have threaded ends...and rather than capping nuts, have regular nuts that can be spun way down on the cable. This way, following installation, you could tighten the nuts on each end all the way down so there there was no play left in the cable. If you measure out the installation perfectly, you can install the brackets and cable in a manner that leaves no play, but such precision is difficult and, as such, most of my installations afforded an inch or so of play in the cable...which I'd rather not have. Allowing the nuts to be threaded further down the cable would eliminate that extra play.But overall, this is an ideal product that far outdoes the competition. Read more

Works great. Very secure. Only thing is the directions are not clear on the distance required between the wall mounted and furniture mounted bracket. I wound up mounting them too close together, pinning the brackets together. It's best to leave 3.5" between the brackets so you can move it a little in case you need access to an outlet or to disconnect the steel cable. Read more

I've anchored a china cabinet and sideboard with these, and it was a easy install both times as soon as I found a stud to anchor it to. You do need a solid spot on the furniture to screw into - it can't attach to a lightweight backing board. Read more

I bought this over those cheap straps many new parents buy to protect their kids that decide to climb dressers. The package states the cable can hold 1,000 lbs.; however, it is only as strong as whatever you are attaching it to, so ensure you are drilling into a solid portion of furniture and a wall stud. That being said-- it seems to do the trick when installed properly because it held a full dresser and me during a light stress test.A stud finder is recommended if you are installing this. I don't own one, so I put a few unnecessary holes in the wall with the tap on the wall and drill method. It is a very scientific method full of trial and error. Read more

Used it to secure etagere to wall very inconspicuous and strong Read more