2. Anything With a Plug
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has shed some light on the fact that dollar stores have recalled a number of decorative lights and extension cords due to them being deemed as fire hazards. You should basically stay away from anything with a plug since most of these items are flimsy and poorly made.
In order to start a fire, all you need is a spark. And how do you get to a spark? Bad wiring wrapped in cheap plastic. A recipe for disaster in your own home, which you know will cost an arm and a leg to fix if anything goes wrong. It’s certainly preferable to losing an actual arm or leg. Simply avoid this by buying electronic devices or accessories that you can trust in your home.
Even when that USB cable looks like a deal, leave it behind and think of the safety of your home and family.
