Automatic garage door openers are a hidden danger. Your child could accidentally get trapped under a closing garage door.
There are a few safety precautions you can take to avoid an accident:
- Test the garage door opener every season. If the door does not reverse when you test it, have the opener professionally checked or replaced.
- Keep the door opener out of your child's reach.
- Never let your child play around the garage door, even when it is closed.
- If your child is with you when you return home, make sure you know where they are when closing the garage door.