What are the injuries, deaths, and fires associated with some of the items consumers are recommended to "check up" annually?

Each year, about 3,000 people are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with electric extension cords. In 1992, the most recent year for which statistics are available, it is estimated that electrical extension and other electrical cords and plugs were involved in about 9,900 residential fires resulting in 100 deaths, or about 31% of all deaths in electrical distribution fires. By comparison, lamps and light fixtures were involved in about 20 deaths and switches and outlets were involved in about 30 deaths.

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1. What is the trend in deaths and injuries associated with electrical appliances and residential electrical systems?
2. What are the injuries, deaths, and fires associated with some of the items consumers are recommended to "check up" annually?
3. How can consumers protect themselves from electricity-related injuries?