Garage door opener

Garage door opener

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.

Source: Allina Health's Patient Education, Guide for the Care of Children: Ages Birth to 5, sixth edition, ped-ah-91554
First Published: 02/01/2010
Last Reviewed: 11/16/2022