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Fire and Burn Safety Solutions891011Microwave your food in a “cooltouch” bowl that remains cool duringcooking and prevents burns to yourfingers. <strong>The</strong> unique handle allows youto hold the bowl with only one handand a special lid preventsspatters. ($7 - $15) Suppliers: AMZ,MAX, TAYUse a portable induction cooktop forsafer cooking. Because it heats onlywhen a pan sits on the cookingsurface, and stops delivering heatseconds after the pan is removed, it issafe to the touch and energy efficient.Some models include an automaticshut-off feature, touch controls, digitaltimers, and can be built into thekitchen counter. ($100 - $300)Suppliers: AMZ, BBB, CHF, ILAHang a fire extinguisher or “flamestop”spray in the kitchen to use onsmall fires. A third of all home firesstart in the kitchen. ($10 - $180)Suppliers: FIR, HMT, HOM, LOW,MFA, MIL, ZEEFor added protection in case of a fire,use fire retardant foams and fabricson upholstered furniture. Look forfire retardant window treatments anddrapery sheers. Supplier: COR.1213141516Have available a fire resistant blanketthat extinguishes flames when thrownon small fires, including stovetop,toaster or oven fires. ($41 - $245)Suppliers: JLI, MFA, ZEETo enhance fire safety in the bedroom,cover your mattress with a fireretardant mattress cover. ($10 - $16)Suppliers: AMZ, BBB, MAXBuy a mattress with fire retardantfoam. ($180 - $730) Suppliers: DMS,SER Use a fire retardant wool blanketon the bed. ($20) Suppliers: BBB, JCP,MFA, QVC, ZEEUse fire resistant wastebaskets.($18 - $330) Suppliers: CHF, MIL,OFFInstall smoke detectors throughoutyour home, particularly in or nearyour bedroom. Most home fire fatalitiesoccur between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00a.m. when people are most likely to beasleep. Some smoke detectors includespecial features as automatic flashlights,"talking" messages, flashingstrobe lights, or vibration for the visually-or hearing-impaired. ($8 - $190)Suppliers: CMP, FIR, HIT, HOM, HSS,ILA, LOW, MAX, MIL, QVC, SPLMark the location of bedrooms ofchildren, older adults or physicallychallenged individuals with highlyvisible decals that alert firefighters toclear marked area first. ($3 - $4 fortwo) Supplier: PER34
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