ShopSmart lists Six Surprising Home Hazards

Appliances that are most likely to start a fire; Plus, ways consumers can protect themselves

Yonkers, NY – An alarming number of appliance fires are caused by the units themselves as opposed to human error.

The September 2013 issue of ShopSmart magazine, from Consumer Reports, identifies six appliances that cause the most fires and tips on how to minimize the risk. [Read more]

Toasters Recalled by Hamilton Beach Due to Fire Hazard

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

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