As homes across Woolwich Township and the wider region light up for the holidays, the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) is urging residents to take extra care with electrical gifts and décor, especially as new data shows a sharp rise in unsafe products entering the Ontario market.
According to the latest Ontario Electrical Safety Report, 94 per cent of product-related incident reports in 2024 involved unapproved electrical products, and product reports have climbed 35 per cent between 2015 and 2024.
With more gadgets, lights, and plug-in decorations being used during the holiday season, the risk of electrical shock or fire increases.
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