Microwave Kitchen Fire

[Velobambina]

Pardes, what model of the GE Spacemaker did you have? I might start unplugging ours when we aren't using it.

Thank goodness you are OK.

[pardes]

Pardes, what model of the GE Spacemaker did you have? I might start unplugging ours when we aren't using it.

Thank goodness you are OK.

Ummmm I think it's the XL1200 or XL1800. If you have that model you really should consider unplugging it when not in use. Apparently it's not a house wiring problem but the wiring inside the microwave that for no reason turns itself on and can't be turned off without unplugging.

You could also contact GE for their recall notices. With so many problems noted, I'm sure there is some advisory that has been issued.

[spindizzy]

Pardes-

How horribly frightening!!! I'm so glad that you're alright.

The province I reside in requires every home to have working smoke detectors outside sleeping areas. We have two wired-in ones (which are to be replaced every 10 years) one the 2nd floor and the other one is in the basement. We also have a couple of battery operated ones. They are a combination of photoelectric and ionization technology. We change the batteries when we change the clocks.

We also hav CO2 detectors on every floor.

Our first year of marraige we lived in a lovely apartment above a store. Woke up one night to a major fire in the store..so I'm a bit edgy when it comes to fire safety.

[channlluv]

How horrifying all the way around, especially having two fires in such a short span of time. I'm so glad you're safe, and I'm glad you've got the replacement smoke alarms on the way. I'm going to go check mine as soon as I finish typing this.

I've set the alarm off a couple of times, but from cooking smoke, not housefire smoke. I nearly did it last night - London broil in the broiling pan a few minutes too long...the aluminum foil caught flame. Luckily I was working on my computer right here in the kitchen when I notice how smoky it was getting. No alarm, though. Just me. I need to go check those batteries.

And Karen, how very sad for your husband and that woman's family. He might need to call in some kind of counselor for himself and the other people at work.

Roxy