Fire hazards from China
This Christmas, beware of buying really cheap electrical devices from China. Specifically power extension strips and
Christmas lights. These flimsy devices were the cause of numerous fires last Christmas season.
You’ll find them mostly in tiangges (flea markets) and bargain stores. Just to be safe, invest in reputable brands and do take time to inspect the workmanship. With the case of power extension cords, if they make even a faint rattling sound when you shake them, don’t buy them. Invest in that looks robust and has a fuse or surge protector.
And for heavens sake, don’t leave them on or plugged into the electrical outlet for long periods of time (overnight for example) I’ve seen a few power cords spontaneously explode before my eyes because they were left plugged in for a long time.
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