1. Slow cookers
…or any old kitchen appliances, for that matter.
Most slow cookers aren’t exactly cheap, and maybe that’s why some Americans are tempted to purchase them at a thrift store. However, do you really think that’s a good idea? The wiring could be faulty, or the motor could be burned out.
Whenever you’re thrift store shopping, please avoid old appliances. You could set your house on fire. In fact, cooking fires are actually among the most common types of house fires, and most of them start with a spark from an old kitchen appliance.
The U.S. fire departments report responding to, on average, 170,000 home structure fires per year started by cooking activities.
