Are lava lamps dangerous?
On One Hand: Lava Lamps Can Cause InjurySeveral cases with injuries resulting from lava lamps are reported. The most common cause of injury is the lava lamp overheating, resulting in burns to anyone who touches the metal on the lamp. There are reports of overheating lava lamps causing fires, and even one case where a person tried to heat a lava lamp on the stove to get the lava moving again, and the resulting explosion caused his death.On the Other: Proper Use Minimizes RiskMany injuries happen due to inappropriate use of lava lamps or not following directions. Most lava lamps are not supposed to be plugged in 24/7, and overheating results if they are left on too long, but you can avoid this problem by unplugging the lamp every so often. In addition, the death resulted from gross misuse of a lava lamp; proper use of lava lamps keeps most very safe.Bottom LineThere’s no denying that lava lamps are dangerous, especially when they are not used appropriately.
