Microwave Fire in Henderson?

8/30/2021 (Permalink)

Don’t get fried by your microwave oven in Adams County!

Microwave Safety Tips for Henderson

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), if you have a fire in a microwave, leave the door closed, turn off the oven and unplug it from the wall. If the fire does not go out, get outside and call the fire department.  SERVPRO® of Commerce City sees all kinds of fire damage each year and offer these microwave safety tips from the NFPA:

Microwave Safety Tips

• PURCHASE a microwave oven that is listed by a qualified testing laboratory. Make sure to complete and return the product registration card. This way the manufacturer can reach you if there is a recall on the product.
• PLUG the microwave oven directly into the wall outlet — never use an extension cord.
• MAKE sure the microwave oven is at a safe height, within easy reach of all users.
• OPEN food slowly, away from the face. Hot steam or the food itself can cause burns.
• FOOD heats unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating or giving to children.
• NEVER heat a baby bottle in the microwave. Since a microwave oven heats unevenly, it can create hot pockets, leading to burns. Warm a bottle in a bowl of warm — not hot or boiling — water, or by running it under the tap.

Call Us Today!

When your home or business is damaged by fire, SERVPRO® of Commerce City is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 720-532-0219. We’ll restore your fire damage in Henderson, “Like it never even happened.”

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