Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan issued the following announcement on Nov. 23.
LARA Director Orlene Hawks and State Fire Marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer urge fire safety on Thanksgiving Day, which is the leading day for home cooking fires. Consumers who use portable deep fryers to cook turkeys should know the dangers involved and consider an oil-less fryer, which is a safer alternative to cook their turkey.
“It is important to take caution during the Thanksgiving holiday to protect your family from the dangers of cooking fires,” said Hawks. “Often times, these fires are entirely preventable. Please remain vigilant and stay attentive to fire safety tips during this holiday season.”
Portable propane fueled turkey fryers – a popular and faster cooking method for your Thanksgiving turkey – pose a considerable fire risk if not used correctly.
“Deep frying a turkey in several gallons of hot oil – over 350 degrees – is a dangerous activity,” said Sehlmeyer. “If the cooking oil vapors ignite, it becomes as flammable as gasoline. Never use a portable deep fryer in a garage, on or under a deck, breezeway, porch or inside any structure. Improperly deep-frying turkeys can be dangerous and accounts for the high number of house and garage fires reported each year.”
According to the National Fire Protection Association, portable deep fryers that use oil, as currently designed, are not suitable for safe use by even well-informed and careful consumers.
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Source: Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Michigan
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