Phone Charger Safety

Fire Safety Dispatch

shorted out and burned phone charger cable

The phone charger pictured above was used with a knock-off cord. The cord overheated, shorted out, and caused a brief electrical fire.

Keep yourself and your colleagues safe. Only purchase electrical products from reputable companies.

For more information, visit the National Fire Protection Association.

If you have any questions please contact Fire Safety at cumcfiresafety@columbia.edu or visit our website.