Propane Turkey Fryer hazards

Roast turkey is delicious, it is understandable that have grown in recent years, propane fryers Turkey becoming increasingly popular. But at what price? Every Thanksgiving, dozens of families endure tragedy because of inadequate Thanksgiving Turkey Fryers. Propane Turkey Fryers are so dangerous that, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommended against their use. According to the NFPA, the hot oil can cause devastating burns and destruction of property. The New York FireDepartment (NYFD) - and dozens of fire departments across the country - advised against, using propane fryers.

Consumer groups have weighed on the consumer against the group in propane fryers. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) studied propane fryer dangers. Mr. John Drengenberg, an engineer and the UL Consumer Affairs Manager strongly recommends against the use of Propane Turkey Fryers. Mr. Drengenber explains UL found Propane Turkey Fryers, "... not worth the risk to be. And as a result ofthese considerations, UL has decided not to Turkey fryers with our trusted UL Mark certified. "Some manufacturers face by false" consumer brand listing of permits "on their dangerous propane fryers.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) also has alerts on Propane Turkey Fryers. Every Thanksgiving the CPSC notes the reports of Turkey fryer fire. The CPSC has reported hundreds of cases of Propane Turkey Fryers cause burns. In addition, consumer protectionWarning triangle Issued on Propane Turkey Fryers. A video on its website shows graphically how quickly erupt violently Propane Turkey Fryers.

These horrific burns happen to ordinary people. Take Richard, for example. Richard was trying to be extra careful. But despite his best efforts, Richard suffered severe burns while using a deep fryer Turkey. Richard's description is like so many others, broke "Turkey fryer like a volcano."

Most of TurkeyFryers do not have any temperature control, allowing the oil to overheat and break out in flames, like a volcano. The propane fryers have that temperature controls, temperature have that sloppy controls and unreliable. Which consumers a false sense of security. John Drengenberg of UL, propane fryers describes as a "vertical flame thrower." CPSC findings show the majority of reported incidents occur while the oil is heated before Turkey. TheOil is beginning to overheat and smoke, and then immediately turned into a "vertical flame thrower."

Remember Propane Turkey fryers should be used only outdoors, usually at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Almost everywhere in America can expect to receive either rain or snow on a particular Thanksgiving or Christmas. With Turkey Fryers, rain or snow will create a huge risk. As the rain or snow hits the hot oil, the oil splashes or turns to steam, can cause burns.

When it rains or snows,People will try to persuade Turkey Fryer predictable to a place that does not directly contact the Turkey Fryer to the humidity. Or move, how often people Turkey fryer away from a house or garage, because they are concerned about a fire. Moving into a hot fryer Turkey often results in tragedy. Dozens and dozens of people were severely burned in the attempt, a Propane Turkey Fryer hot to move. The oil sprays or they lose grip on the handle. Or worse, they slip and fall into thehot oil. This happened to a veteran fire department in California. In an attempt to move a turkey fryer out the rain, more than tipped the fryer. He slipped and fell into the oil, burning his arms, ankles, back and face.

The process of preparation of Turkey poses additional risks. Even under the best of circumstances and intentions of hot oil may splash or spill at any point in cooking. Oil spills slightly over the edge of the pot and will ignite the flame. Severe burnsOften get when people try and remove Turkey from the fryer.

Partially frozen turkeys also pose a significant risk. At best, partially frozen turkey into the fryer can be placed, causing a spillover effect. In the worst case, the cause of Turkey will be frozen in boiling oil to explode. In addition, many Propane Turkey Fryers are based in an unstable three legs. Taking into account the fryer easily tip over, causing burns.

Finally, when the fire occurs, often try to extinguish the flames with users andWater. This is a big mistake. When the water contact with the hot oil, water and oil to a splatter effect, causing burns to anyone in the vicinity.

In most states, the product liability laws, a risk-benefit test used to determine whether a product is incorrectly interpreted. The work done by NFPA, NYFD, UL, Consumer Reports, and outweigh the CPSC convincing arguments that the risks posed by the design of a turkey fryer's put the advantages of the design. The potential danger from the use of Turkey Fryersis serious and there is substantial likelihood that there will be burns.

It is a safe and feasible alternative design. Consumer Reports recommends electric fryers Turkey as much safer than propane models. This electric fryers equipped with automatic temperature controls, which shut down the heat before the oil is too hot. They are designed to use much less oil than the propane models. This minimizes the spill-over or splash hazards of propane models made. Consumer Reports Testswe found the electric fryer Turkey tasted just as delicious as cooked turkey with propane gas.

So it is not surprising to have Propane Turkey Fryer manufacturer has several product processes across the country, where millions of dollars to settle product liability lawsuits to Turkey fryer. There is a reason why Propane Turkey Fryer manufacturers pay millions to settle. It is because Propane Turkey Fryers are misinterpreted. Ask Richard. Richard has endured surgery after surgery.Skin graft after skin transplantation. Now Richard is facing a lifetime of tragedy. Richard will say the first one - the risk is not worth it. The money is not worth the life of agony, pain, scarring and disfigurement. Take it from Richard - you hear the NFPA, NYFD, UL, Consumer Reports and the CPSC - the risks with Propane Turkey Fryers not worth it.