Crib Safety and Inspection. New inspection article.

[David P. OKeefe]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

I read an article on a modification to a sex toy that landed a woman in a hospital. Apparently, her husband attached an artificial appendage to a sawzall, and the contraption failed in service (true story).

Apparently people can be maimed or even die through the improper modification or use of these products. I also hear that some have become addicted to the larger versions of these devices. Some versions utilize 110volts for operation. Do they need to be connected to AFCIs? They need to be tested for safe operation and handling. Most do not come with manuals for proper application and safe usage.

Perhaps we should offer an inspection service on these devices. I'll start working on an SOP right away...

It needs a GFCI. Used in a wet location.

[Joe Funderburk, CMI]

We need an article on the dangers of strangulation in mini-blinds.

Seriously, we are not the Consumer Product Safety Commission. And home buyers really don't visit a HI website to read that type of information. And if they do a search on the subject and stumble on a HI website hosting that article, they probably didn't land there looking for a home inspection.

Just my 2 cents.