Quote Originally Posted by Zedleppelin
And coffee makers too. Coffee should only be allowed to be made in commercially zoned areas.

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Most newer homes today are protected by GFCI circuiitry in the kitchen-bathrooms--garages and exterior outlets---specifically for what you noted--they will trip out the electricity to the appliance--when things with the appliance go wrong.

So while some of you are making note of these kitchen appliances that have done that in the "past"-(caught on fire)-more than likely in older homes that are not protected by these outlets. You have to ask yourself--was it the appliance that was bad--or the electrical wiring to the outlet--or that dang FPE (Federal Pacific) breaker which lost it's UL rating 20 years ago--at the panel that wouldn't trip when it was suppose too--which was the actual reason for the appliance fire?---

People falling asleep while smoking a cigarette--I have no comment on. But it is certainly no excuse for putting kids in danger over grow room wiring done by tenants or homeowners--by trying to save dollars--by NOT calling a professional--licensed--electrician.