Cook Up Safety This Holiday Season
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumer Product Safety Commission
August 7, 2022 by Jeanette Gilbert Space heaters provide a convenient and cost-effective way to keep any space warm and cozy. However, considering that they are responsible for upwards of 16% of all home fires in the US, the safety risks associated with them are a major concern for many homeowners. One of the most common concerns…
Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using backyard barbecue grills. It’s usually a case of good products used incorrectly. “Good Morning America” teamed up with Underwriters Laboratories, the non-profit company that puts the UL mark on products it has tested for safety, to highlight the most common mistakes and key safety tips. Here are the top 10. Do: 1. Keep…
Did you know these common household items could cause a fire? David Arv BragiHome (April 24, 2015) (Photo: pzAxe/Shutterstock) Look around your house, including under the kitchen and bathroom sinks and in your garage. Do you see hair spray, rubbing alcohol, paint thinner or linseed oil? Chances are, if you’re an average homeowner (or renter), you have…
Enhanced requirements better address nuisance signaling and the modern home furnishings Kari RedfieldHome (February 26, 2018) When Carey B.’s smoke alarm went off, she was cooking food while her family slept. Even though the alarm blared, it took almost five minutes for family members to wake, and she remembers thinking: There’s got to be a better…