🔥 FIRE SAFETY TIP: PLUG-IN AIR FRESHENERS CAN OVERHEAT Plug-in air fresheners may seem harmless, but like any electrical device, they can become a fire hazard if used improperly or connected to faulty outlets

 
By Richmond - Carolina Fire District
May 8, 2026
 

⚠️ POSSIBLE RISKS:
• Overheating
• Damaged or loose outlets
• Faulty wiring
• Overloaded circuits
• Defective or counterfeit products
• Electrical arcing

The danger is not always the air freshener alone — sometimes the real problem is the outlet or electrical system behind it.

✔ FIRE SAFETY REMINDERS:
• Use only quality/certified products
• Plug directly into a wall outlet
• Avoid overloaded extension cords
• Check outlets for heat, burning smell, or discoloration
• Keep away from curtains and flammable materials
• Unplug when not in use or when leaving home for long periods

🔥 If an outlet feels hot, smells burnt, or shows melting:
👉 STOP using it immediately and have it checked by a qualified electrician.

Electrical fires can start small — prevention starts with awareness.

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