Are all electrical appliances Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved?
Check both appliances and cords when buying electrical appliances, look for products which meet the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) standard for safety. • Do you avoid “tucking in” the sides or ends of your electric blanket? “Tucking in” electric blankets or placing additional coverings on top of them can cause excessive heat buildup which can start a fire. Use electric blankets according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Don’t allow anything on top of the blanket while it is in use. (This includes other blankets or comforters, even pets sleeping on top or the blanket.). Don’t set electric blankets so high that they could burn someone who falls asleep while they are on. ADDITIONAL TIPS (Return to Top) • See to it that your television set and refrigerator, etc. are properly ventilated so that excess heat does not build up. • Beware of damage caused by mice gnawing wires-especially in the countryside and in summer homes. • If an electrical device is on fire, turn it off and pull out the p
