A homeowner with a non-reversible automatic garage door opener is facing a major dilemma these days as to whether or not change an old unit to a new one. For the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, changing garage door opener from non-reversible to reversible is the wisest and safest way to do. Based on reports gathered, majority of accidents and injuries are caused by non-reversible garage openers. Because the device lacks the required safety standards, more and more people, especially children have been trapped or killed due to garage door malfunctions.
More and more bodily harm, damage and deaths happen in the United States because of non-reversible garage openers, the victims of which are children and old people. Common injuries include amputations of fingers, crushing of the bones and even severe head injuries caused by abrupt falling of garage doors. Some even die instantly due to such freak accidents.
With the alarming rate of garage door injuries, homeowners, especially parents should consider teaching their children on the imminent harms a garage door can do to them. In the United States, a thorough campaign is made to instill awareness to the public regarding the safety and security of garage door openers. One must always be alert in the operation and maintenance of these doors
Nothing is safer than always being aware and alert in this kind of situation therefore a consumer is urged to regularly check the condition of his or her automatic garage door opener for safety purposes.
