Towel warmers are generally safe, but you do have to exercise some caution, as there can be risks to using electrically powered items around water. Observe these safety tips.An electric towel warmer should only be plugged into a grounded or GFCI otlet, as ;using a regular outlet in a wet environment is highly dangerous.Tell children to be careful around towel warmers. The rail variety are generally safe for kids because the rails get warm but not scalding. However, people have reported getting burned by accidentally touching the inside heating elements of cabinet style towel warmers. It's best to keep youngsters away from this variety.Make sure any wall-mounted towel rails are properly anchored. Otherwise, the appliance could fall and injure someone.