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Electrical Safety for Kids
The National Safety Council reports that preventable injuries and deaths are on the increase in homes across America, with potential electrical hazards found in every home. Many electrical hazards, which can cause serious injury or even death, are the cause of childhood accidents. To protect your child’s well-being, it’s important to identify safety hazards in and around your home.
Keeping Kids Safe Around Electricity
Did you know that October 9 – 15 is National Fire Prevention Week? Each year, nearly 500 people are killed in the United States in home fires that involveelectrical failure or malfunction. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, these types of fires injure more than 1,400 people and resultin more than $1.3 billion in property damage annually.
Honeywell Recalls Electric Baseboard and Fan Heater Thermostats
Honeywell is recallng about 77,000 electric baseboard and fan heater thermostats because the thermostats can overheat, causing them to melt and smoke. This poses a burn hazard to the consumer. Honeywell has received 16 reports of thermostats melting. There have been no reports of injuries.
Lasko Recalls Portable Electric Heaters
Lasko Products Inc. is recalling about 107,500 portable electric heaters due to fire hazard. An electrical connection in the base of the unit can overheat, causing it to melt and expose the electrical connection, posing a fire risk to consumers. Lasko received a total of 36 reports of thsis happening, but no reports of injury. There were 18 reports of minor burn damage to floors or carpets.
Puppy-Proof Your House: Pet Safety Tips For The Holiday Season
A lot of people find the holidays stressful… but have you ever considered that your pet might feel the same way? Imagine you’re only about eight inches tall and roughly 10 pounds. Now imagine that your world is suddenly full of new stuff, like strangely breakable colored balls hung from a giant tree and people you’ve never met before!