The Consumer Product and Safety Commission is teaming up with the Cumberland County Fire Departments to reduce fire deaths and injuries due to recalled items that could be in your home. This nationwide campaign to discard hazardous consumer products such as old disposable lighters, frayed extension cords, and recalled products that could lead to a deadly fire. Each year, over 3,000 people die and 16,000 are injured because of fires that start in homes.
Children are particularly vulnerable.
Each year, about 800 children under the age of 15 die of fire-related causes and about 500 of these deaths are to children under the age of 5 years. In fact, children under age 5 have a fire death rate more than twice the national average. Extension cords with frayed or cut insulation, undersize wire, loose connections, or improper grounding can cause fires. These 234,000 toasters were recalled because food can catch on fire. Halogen Torchiere Floor Lamps need a wire guard to help reduce the fire risk.