May is National Electrical Safety Month – Order A Free Electrical Safety Video From CPSC

In 2001, 180 people were electrocuted in incidents involving products ranging from home appliances to ladders to exposed wiring. In 1999, there were nearly 40,000 electrical fires, resulting 180 deaths, over 1,000 injuries, and over $700 million in property damage caused by overheated wires, cords, outlets and lights. In recognition of National Electrical Safety Month, CPSC is teaming up with the Electrical Safety Foundation International to offer consumers - free of charge – a safety video covering all of the electrical shock and fire hazards that exist in older and modern homes.

The video is called “Wired for Safety” and features Cliff Meidl, US Olympic Team Flagbearer for the 2000 Sydney Games. Cliff fought back from a nearly fatal incident involving a buried power line and made the Olympic team as a kayaker.

For a free copy of “Wired for Safety” (in VHS or CD-Rom format), consumers can send an e-mail to info@cpsc.gov or call (301) 504-7908.

posted by Consumer Help Web Editorial Team at 10:48 AM |