Tip of the Month. 
Plug in Air Fresheners - something doesn't smell right !
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission (CPSC), SC Johnson, of Racine, Wisc., is voluntarily recalling
about 2.5 million Glade® Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners.
These Extra Outlet PlugIns® may have been misassembled during manufacture,
which could pose a risk of fire.
Consumers should immediately unplug the air fresheners and contact
SC Johnson at (800) 571-0920 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT Monday through
Sunday, or anytime on-line at www.scjohnson.com, for free, full value
replacement coupons or a refund.
Click here
to view the full Consumer Product Safety Commission article
Does it stop here with just the units from SC Johnson? - Unfortunately
no.
UL Warns Consumers About Potentially Hazardous Air Fresheners NORTHBROOK,
Ill., Dec. 13, 2004 -- Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) is notifying
consumers that air fresheners manufactured by Chuan HWA Art Industry
Co., Ltd. may pose a risk of fire or electric shock.
Bottom line:
Most all plug in air fresheners generate heat which can lead to fire.
Do you really need to take that risk?
