Continually evolving technology has brought undeniable improvements to our lives. The gadgetry of today often seems light years ahead of what we had when we were growing up. These advances make many people feeling safe with their appliances. Unfortunately product defects are one problem we haven’t been able to solve. Recently, Consumer Reports revealed a
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apartment and house fires
Old Wiring Increases Risk of House and Apartment Fires
New technology is usually a good thing, except when it has to be supported by old wiring. Modern appliances use more energy than those of even a generation ago. The additional strain on aging electrical systems leaves them vulnerable to arc faults and the renter or homeowner at risk for an apartment or house fire.
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Consumer Reports Finds Appliance Fires Frighteningly Common
Almost a year ago, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) launched SaferProducts.gov, a website that allows people to report unsafe appliances and check the safety history of various models. In its first year alone, the website logged over 6,500 complaints. One third of them had to do with appliances. 850 of them dealt with appliance
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