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Two childproofing devices not acceptable.(SAFETY ALERT)(Buyers Guide)
Childproofing a home could prevent many of the household accidents that injure or kill about 2.5 million children in the U.S. each year. But our tests of 29 childproofing products in a lab and at home, with the help of child-development experts, show that some devices work better than others.
We found two electrical-outlet devices Not Acceptable. Both are designed to prevent kids from sticking objects such as paper clips into an outlet. One of the devices failed by fitting inside a test cylinder meant to measure whether an object can get caught in a child's throat. The other fails to seal off the outlet completely and therefore could allow an electric shock.
What follows are descriptions of the Not Acceptable products and a list of recommended outlet covers, straps to prevent furniture from tipping by securing it to a wall, cabinet and drawer locks, and toilet locks. For results of past tests on safety gates and play yards, see our August 2004 issue. Whatever device you buy, don't let children watch you set it up: They may learn how to defeat it.
PRODUCTS TO AVOID
We judged some Safety 1st Outlet Plugs Not Acceptable because they pose a choking hazard to young children. Those plugs are semi-opaque (a clear version passed our tests) and are sold in packs of 12, 24, and 30. A 20-pack has been discontinued. They may also come in three Safety 1st kits: the Essentials Child-Proofing Kit, ...
- Patent No. 7,563,980 issued for Outlet Cover with Barrier Wall on July 21...
- News wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News July 24, 2009 700+ words
...Joseph W. Wimberly, Lombard, Ill., has developed an outlet cover with barrier wall. The inventor was issued Patent No. 7...released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "An outlet cover with barrier wall, the cover for an outlet box mounted in...
- Patent No. 7,598,452 Issued on Oct. 6, Assigned to TayMac for In Use Outlet...
- News wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News October 8, 2009 700+ words
...Shotey of Las Vegas, Jeffrey P. Baldwin of Phoenix, and Kenneth C. Booth of Mesa, Ariz., have developed an in-use outlet cover for an electronic device. The inventors were issued U.S. Patent No. 7,598,452 on Oct. 6. The patent has been assigned...
- OUTLET COVER.
- Magazine article from: Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operation June 1, 1999 700+ words
New industrial weatherproof covers are designed to protect receptacles and flanged inlets and outlets. An IP Suitability Rating of 54 ensures protection against dust particles, splashing water, rain, sleet and ice formation. Dualmounting gaskets provide resistance to corrosion and chemicals.
- Architechtural outlet, cover kit.(what's new)
- Magazine article from: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News February 26, 2007 700+ words
A sales support kit for the company's full line of architectural outlets and covers is available. The portable boxes come with a full-size outlet selector booklet and several wood and decorative outlet samples. The kit is designed so that various samples can be held up to the wall in order to
- For the extravagantly paranoid man. (Spying).
- Magazine article from: Esquire November 1, 2002 700+ words
The Automobile Bullet Proofing Kit (Price depends on options), which can turn even an '82 Escort into a quasi Batmobile ... The DVR-4 video system ($4...
- Gloss dry-back from wet trap printing with aqueous coatings.
- Magazine article from: Ink World Ruehle, Theresa Mills, H. Tom Jayasuriya, Sunil Gloor, Paul Fischer, Stephen A. Polymer, Johnson January 1, 2003 700+ words
...DRY-BACK TEST METHOD: A test method was developed to observe gloss dry-back in the laboratory using a Quickpeek color proofing kit (Thwing-Albert). The instrument controls the amount of ink applied to the surface of the substrate, SBS 12-point...
- New Website Probes Paranormal Activity in Trailer Parks.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire October 17, 2000 700+ words
...may very well be the only ghost investigator specializing in mobile home hauntings. His website offers a "Trailer Ghost Proofing Kit," with hilarious ways to ghost-proof any home. The Kit includes a t-shirt, stickers and a copy of his critically...
- There are easy ways to make your home safe for children
- Newspaper article from: Daily Breeze James; Morris Carey September 28, 2009 700+ words
...An alternative to the plastic outlet caps is a spring-loaded replacement outlet cover. Here, the existing outlet cover is removed and replaced by a new outlet cover with retractable doors which, when in the open position, exposes only the...
