The Consumer Products Safety Commission recently announced the recall of about half a million electric ranges due to a potential fire hazard. The recall includes both freestanding and slide-in models of LG electric ranges featuring front-mounted knobs that can be unintentionally turned on by people and pets. According to reports,…
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Common Mistakes That Can Make Your Next Grilling Event Go Up in Smoke
The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner and for many of us that means it’s time to fire up the backyard grill. Moving the cooking outdoors gives us more time to enjoy these longer days with family and friends, but these friendly gatherings can quickly turn tragic…
Why EV Fires Are More Serious
Electronic vehicles (EVs) are quickly growing in popularity. Although they are said to be more environmentally friendly than their gas-powered counterparts, these vehicles are not without risks of their own. Recent reports state that EV fires are becoming more commonplace and are extremely dangerous, posing risk of injuries not only…
Don’t Let Your Holidays Go Up in Smoke
This time of year the flickering glow of candles, the bright lights decorating our homes and holiday trees all add to the festive nature of the holidays, but they also pose a high risk for house fires. The National Fire Protection Association has reported that most December house fires can…
Keep Safety in Mind This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a special time for many of us. It kicks off the holiday season, but it doesn’t hold the same pressures a lot of us feel at Christmas and New Year’s. It is simply a time to get together with family and friends, watch a parade and some football,…