Curiosity leads to many things, not all of them safe. Protect children by installing Tamper Resistant Receptacles in your home. This permanent, cost-effective solution prevents injuries and deaths caused by the insertion of foreign objects into outlets.
Avoid using dried flowers, corn stalks or hay in your festive decorations. These items are highly flammable and could even be ignited by heat from a nearby lightbulb.
Outdoor electrical decorations are increasingly popular. To reduce your risk of shocks, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) should be used wherever water may come into contact with electrical products. Replace traditional receptacles with GFCIs or use a portable one.
Inspect all electrical decorations and extension cords before use. Discard any that are have cracked, frayed, or exposed wiring.
Use only electrical decorations and products that have been tested and certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, such as UL, Intertek, or CSA.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, 47,700 home fires in the U.S. are caused by electrical failures or malfunctions each year. These fires result in 418 deaths, 1,570 injuries, and $1.4 billion in property damage. Overloaded electrical circuits are a major cause of residential fires. Help lower your risk of electrical fires by not overloading your electrical system.
Overloaded circuit warning signs:
Flickering, blinking, or dimming lights
Frequently tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses
Warm or discolored wall plates
Cracking, sizzling, or buzzing from receptacles
Burning order coming from receptacles or wall switches
Mild shock or tingle from appliances, receptacles, or switches
How to prevent electrical overloads:
Never use extension cords or multi-outlet converters for appliances
All major appliances should be plugged directly into a wall receptacle outlet. Only plug one heat producing appliance into a receptacle outlet at a time
A heavy reliance on extension cords is an indication that you have too few outlets to address your needs. Have a qualified electrician inspect your home and add new outlets
Power strips only add additional outlets; they do not change the amount of power being received from the outlet
The CPSC estimates more than 50% of electrical fires that occur every year can be prevented by Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
Only use the appropriate watt bulb for any lighting fixture, Using a larger watt light bulb may cause a fire
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