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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.

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Clip-on Desk Lamps

More than 33,000 clip-on desk lamps sold at Lowe’s have been recalled because of possible shock hazards, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Why it’s being recalled:The power cord for the lamp can detach where it meets the clamp, exposing energized wires, posing an electric shock risk to consumers.

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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.