SAFETY AND RECALLS

Fire Safety & Recalls

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                      Holiday decorating can be a fun family tradition, but safety should be taken seriously to prevent fire and injury.
* Falls from ladders, chairs & roof tops are common injuries, safety needs to be taken into consideration.
* Choosing flame resistant/retardant decorations.
* Keeping decorations away from heat sources; vents, space heaters, fire places, candles, etc. (cause of 40% of decoration fires)
* Be sure to use "Outdoor" lights outside and "Indoor" lights inside.
* Replace light strings with worn or broken cords or loose bulb connections.
* Follow manufacturer's instructions on number of light strands that can be connected together.
* Use clips, not nails, to hang lights so cords do not get damaged.
* If using power strips, be sure not to overload them, check manufacturer's power load.
* If using a real Christmas Tree, be sure to keep it watered, dry trees are more likely to catch fire.
* Keep lit candles away from all decorations and out of the reach of children and pets. 
* Lit candles on a Christmas Tree is an old tradition, yet beautiful it is a high risk for a fire.
* Be sure to have working smoke alarms and fire extinguishers throughout the home.