Did any of you hear about plug-in air freshners causing house fires? I just wondered what your thoughts were on the subject?

I've heard it but I'm not sure I believe it. I wouldn't let my kids have them in their college dorms and apartments though.

I lost a friend in a house fire when I was in my early 20s so I am petrified of fires.

I have heard this. I'm not sure which ones or if it's all of them. But, I won't use them because of this.

I have heard of it and will not sure then. I like those soy candles and burn them after dinner at night . Those plug in make me sneezy anyway .

OR you could buy a bag of yummy smelling Potpurri and sprinkle some in a tea pot filled with water. As the water heats and simmers, the smell permeats the entire house. Just remember to turn it off (or) add water as it evaporates. Cleaner and safer than candles.

I like tea light candles, unscented. I don't like most scented candles. I can only have them on a short time. My eyes water and I have to blow them out.

I've read about this before, but it doesn't pertain to me, or my kiddos... the darn things make our sinuses swell.

This website is a U.S. engineering testing organization that test products to ensure certain types of products meet quality and safety standards.

http://www.ul.com/media/newsrel/nr090204.html Underwriter's Laboratories Inc. is known for years in the U.S. as one of the American national certification agencies for certain building materials, building systems and some consumer products. Other U.S. agencies handle testing and quality certificatioh of products. ULI writes national engineering standards that involve committees of engineeringe experts.

Canada has Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada. But in Canada the air-fresheners might be covered by another national Canadian engineering and testing organization (ie. CSA but doesn't look like it) or the federal govn't.

From your ex-fire protection and engineering librarian.

Yes, I saw the hoax, urban legends internet websites when I did superficial searching.... YOu need to know the agencies that test in a scientific manner and preferably to a standard that covers physical properties of materials.

Thanks, everybody! I love those lilac, Air Wick plug-ins.
But I also use 20 oz. jar candles. I noticed the base of those plug-ins get warm. That was a little unsettling. Methinks, I won't be buying anymore plug-ins. I like potpourri, too. Love the smell of cinnamon, lavender and lilac. LOL...

I have been using Air Wick plug-ins as well for quite some time now as I find them better than aerosols. I switch it on when I get in the house and depending on which room I am going to spend more time in. I leave them plugged in when not in use because my sockets have a safety feature which can switch off current completely.



I've just read the box with my refills. It warns that the plug-ins should not be in "constant" use.