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goofyforlife
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I believe people are recommending air freshener for the bathroom since there is no exhaust fan in there....
But sadly the bathroom does not have a regular outlet to plug your freshener into....(only a special razor outlet)
Get the aerosol spray kind or the "mist" one that sprays automatically every so often.
But sadly the bathroom does not have a regular outlet to plug your freshener into....(only a special razor outlet)
Get the aerosol spray kind or the "mist" one that sprays automatically every so often.
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We brought a Glade plug-in and plugged it into the razor outlet in the bathroom. 
Don't know if that was a bad idea or not, but we didn't have any problems with it. It was also the kind that had an outlet in it that we could have plugged something else into, but we didn't ever do that.
Don't know if that was a bad idea or not, but we didn't have any problems with it. It was also the kind that had an outlet in it that we could have plugged something else into, but we didn't ever do that.
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Don't know if it is a myth or what...but there have been reports that the plug in type freshners have been responsbile for many fires....I for one would not chance it, especially on a ship with thousands of people at sea!!!
Stick with the spray or the solid!
MJ
Stick with the spray or the solid!
MJ
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Hey, those e-mails going around about fires being started by Glade plug-ins is an urban legend. I checked it out because we like to use those plug-ins at home! So, that's good news that they aren't actually starting fires.
The hairdryer in the stateroom is AWFUL! It's kind of this hose contraption that doesn't even have a good focused end. We actually went to a CVS in Key West and bought a hairdryer! That's how much we hated the one in the room. We plugged that in over on the desk/vanity area in the room with the mirror. Worked great - we didn't need any kind of surge protector for ours.
The hairdryer in the stateroom is AWFUL! It's kind of this hose contraption that doesn't even have a good focused end. We actually went to a CVS in Key West and bought a hairdryer! That's how much we hated the one in the room. We plugged that in over on the desk/vanity area in the room with the mirror. Worked great - we didn't need any kind of surge protector for ours.
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twinsyippee said:
No, they aren't all urban legend. A family's home in the town near ours was burned to the ground several years ago, and it was determined to have been started by one of the older original versions of the Glade plug ins - the ones with a small plastic covered scent, which slid into the main piece. I believe the glass ones are ok - I don't know if they even still sell the others.
The ones which spray automatically are great, and work for a long time...I have several in the house.
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Oh...they do still sell the plug ins with the plastic slide in thing...I just bought two and have them pluged in right now. ....there the ones with a night light also...I can't imagine Glade keeping them on the market if the are sooo dangerous. But it has me worried now.
The hairdryers on board suck...But I think it may depend on what type of hair you have...how dry you dry your hair...and how long it normaly takes...The dryers are weak...and take EXTRA long to dry....I brought my own..and used the plug in at the "vanity" area in the stateroom.
There has to be a couple places for outlets...because the bed side tables have lamps...We brought one power strip...and it worked just fine for our laptop, digital camera battery charger and docking station. Along with curling iron...and hairdryer. The position of the outlet is akward...or at least I thought it was.
and have them pluged in right now. ....there the ones with a night light also...I can't imagine Glade keeping them on the market if the are sooo dangerous. But it has me worried now. The hairdryers on board suck...But I think it may depend on what type of hair you have...how dry you dry your hair...and how long it normaly takes...The dryers are weak...and take EXTRA long to dry....I brought my own..and used the plug in at the "vanity" area in the stateroom.
There has to be a couple places for outlets...because the bed side tables have lamps...We brought one power strip...and it worked just fine for our laptop, digital camera battery charger and docking station. Along with curling iron...and hairdryer. The position of the outlet is akward...or at least I thought it was.
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scrapperjill said:Oh...they do still sell the plug ins with the plastic slide in thing...I just bought two
Scrapperjill - I would recommend replacing the ones you bought - when this fire occurred, it was the fire marshall who attributed the cause to the plug-in, and he was quoted in our local paper recommending that no one purchase them. Fire is not common from then he said, but it is a hazard using those plastic plug ins, according to him, as they have the ability to overheat. This family had been away when the fire occurred.
I think the night light ones are ok - the piece which holds the scented oil is glass, not plastic, in those.
Absolutely NOT an urban legend. They are dangerous. DON'T USE THEM.
Below is a transcriptfrom the evening news. If you doubt its validity please search for reputable news sources on the internet for yourself. Call your local fire marshal etc... Again, not a hoax. If you're worried about odors bring a spray along.
As Requested:
This was transcript of Channel 7 investigative report dated 4/19/02
Tom
Looking At Potential Dangers Of Plug-In Air Fresheners
(New York-WABC, April 19, 2002) A popular home air freshener may be to blame for several fires. The Glade plug-in air freshener has already been recalled by SC Johnson. Seven On Your Side's Tappy Phillips takes a closer look at this and other potentially dangerous air fresheners.
It's a warning for consumers: The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the 'Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners' may cause fires, and now the commission is now looking into potential fire dangers from all air fresheners.
If you went shopping for the Glade plug-in air freshener that features an extra outlet, you probably found an empty shelf.
The voluntary recall of 2.5 million 'Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners' was announced Friday by the manufacturer, SC Johnson, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Both say the air fresheners have been recalled because the manufacturer found a loose connection inside the extra outlet, which could pose a fire hazard.
Ken Giles, CPSC: "The misassembly causes an electrical problem that could lead to a fire."
So far, the CPSC says the plug-in has caused no injuries but...
Giles: "Consumers should unplug it right away."
So just how safe are other plug-in air fresheners? The CPSC showed us scores of reports from consumers, chronicling fire hazards associated with plug-in air fresheners from various manufacturers. Doing our own searching, we found two instances where air fresheners are suspected in house fires.
Karen Myers, Fire Victim: "The flames were just... it was so hot. I've never seen anything like it."
Karen Myers is talking about a fire she discovered in her kitchen, where she had plugged in an air freshener.
Myers: "It just ignited and went up. And it was all the way going up to the ceiling."
Karen's air freshener was not a Glade, but a Wallflower, made by the White Barn Candle Company.
Myers: "I think we were very lucky... but everybody should know they're not going to be so lucky."
We spoke to another homeowner, who said he also used a 'Wallflower,' but wasn't as lucky as Myers. His house was destroyed by fire.
Richard Wolfson, Fire Investigator: "It was at the junction where the outlet and air freshener were located."
Rich Wolfson was hired by the homeowners insurance company to investigate this fire. He says he tested the wiring and looked at the fire pattern and concluded that the air freshener was the most likely cause.
Wolfson: "There was no evidence of failure of the outlet itself."
The CPSC says some fires attributed to air fresheners may be caused by faulty electrical wiring. But at least one fire investigator says it's better to be safe than sorry.
Wolfson: "If there is a problem with this, we want to save lives. This could be a potential hazard for homeowners."
Despite repeated calls, the White Barn Candle Company didn't respond to our request for a comment. If your air freshener has shown any signs of fire, including scorching or melting, you should report it to your local fire department and they will investigate. If you have a 'Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Freshener,' unplug it immediately and call their recall line at 800-571-0920, to get a refund or replacement.
Below is a transcriptfrom the evening news. If you doubt its validity please search for reputable news sources on the internet for yourself. Call your local fire marshal etc... Again, not a hoax. If you're worried about odors bring a spray along.
As Requested:
This was transcript of Channel 7 investigative report dated 4/19/02
Tom
Looking At Potential Dangers Of Plug-In Air Fresheners
(New York-WABC, April 19, 2002) A popular home air freshener may be to blame for several fires. The Glade plug-in air freshener has already been recalled by SC Johnson. Seven On Your Side's Tappy Phillips takes a closer look at this and other potentially dangerous air fresheners.
It's a warning for consumers: The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the 'Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners' may cause fires, and now the commission is now looking into potential fire dangers from all air fresheners.
If you went shopping for the Glade plug-in air freshener that features an extra outlet, you probably found an empty shelf.
The voluntary recall of 2.5 million 'Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners' was announced Friday by the manufacturer, SC Johnson, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Both say the air fresheners have been recalled because the manufacturer found a loose connection inside the extra outlet, which could pose a fire hazard.
Ken Giles, CPSC: "The misassembly causes an electrical problem that could lead to a fire."
So far, the CPSC says the plug-in has caused no injuries but...
Giles: "Consumers should unplug it right away."
So just how safe are other plug-in air fresheners? The CPSC showed us scores of reports from consumers, chronicling fire hazards associated with plug-in air fresheners from various manufacturers. Doing our own searching, we found two instances where air fresheners are suspected in house fires.
Karen Myers, Fire Victim: "The flames were just... it was so hot. I've never seen anything like it."
Karen Myers is talking about a fire she discovered in her kitchen, where she had plugged in an air freshener.
Myers: "It just ignited and went up. And it was all the way going up to the ceiling."
Karen's air freshener was not a Glade, but a Wallflower, made by the White Barn Candle Company.
Myers: "I think we were very lucky... but everybody should know they're not going to be so lucky."
We spoke to another homeowner, who said he also used a 'Wallflower,' but wasn't as lucky as Myers. His house was destroyed by fire.
Richard Wolfson, Fire Investigator: "It was at the junction where the outlet and air freshener were located."
Rich Wolfson was hired by the homeowners insurance company to investigate this fire. He says he tested the wiring and looked at the fire pattern and concluded that the air freshener was the most likely cause.
Wolfson: "There was no evidence of failure of the outlet itself."
The CPSC says some fires attributed to air fresheners may be caused by faulty electrical wiring. But at least one fire investigator says it's better to be safe than sorry.
Wolfson: "If there is a problem with this, we want to save lives. This could be a potential hazard for homeowners."
Despite repeated calls, the White Barn Candle Company didn't respond to our request for a comment. If your air freshener has shown any signs of fire, including scorching or melting, you should report it to your local fire department and they will investigate. If you have a 'Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Freshener,' unplug it immediately and call their recall line at 800-571-0920, to get a refund or replacement.
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I stand corrected specifically about the extra outlet scented oil fresheners. I see the recall of those types of plug-ins, which, thankfully, we don't use. Here is my source of info that is referring to those chain e-mails that are currently going around about Glade plug-ins in general. It's from urbanlegends.about.com. Still - "safety first" is certainly the best motto!
from urbanlegends.about.com
Comments: (UPDATED) Yet again, we are faced with a dire warning authored by a person who didn't see fit to sign his or her name to it. We have no way of determining, therefore, whether the incident described above actually took place.
As to the general question of whether Glade brand plug-in air fresheners constitute a particular fire hazard, all the available evidence indicates that is not the case.
Manufacturer maintains product is proven safe
S.C. Johnson, the manufacturer of Glade PlugIn brand air fresheners, notes that the devices it currently has on the market have been thoroughly tested and proven safe when used as directed. And, although the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission presided over a voluntary recall of 2.5 million "misassembled" Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners two years ago in April 2002 on grounds that they "could pose a risk of fire," the agency has issued no warnings on any make or model of plug-in air freshener since.
Anecdotal reports unfounded
As noted in a May 2002 article in the Milwaukee Business Journal, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also reported receiving "scores" of complaints about the devices up to that time and was collecting information on their safety. The agency found no cause for further action, however.
Some fire victims interviewed in TV news reports at the time of the 2002 recall blamed plug-in air fresheners for damage to their homes, but, although a similar product made by another company was named as the probable cause of one fire, no Glade PlugIns were determined to be at fault by investigators.
A class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois that same year alleging that a faulty Glade PlugIn had ignited, resulting in $200,000 damage to a Chicago home. The suit, contending that other consumers had suffered similar damages, accused S.C. Johnson of negligence in not warning the public that its products could overheat and cause fires. Ultimately, class action certification was denied by the presiding judge due to lack of merit, S.C. Johnson reports, and a modest settlement was reached in the case.
Independent tests show no product malfunction
An independent investigation conducted by Underwriters Laboratories, a nonprofit safety certification firm, found that none of the anecdotal reports of problems with plug-in air fresheners sold under the Glade brand could be duplicated in a laboratory setting, concluding that fires attributed to the products were most likely the result of faulty home wiring.
from urbanlegends.about.com
Comments: (UPDATED) Yet again, we are faced with a dire warning authored by a person who didn't see fit to sign his or her name to it. We have no way of determining, therefore, whether the incident described above actually took place.
As to the general question of whether Glade brand plug-in air fresheners constitute a particular fire hazard, all the available evidence indicates that is not the case.
Manufacturer maintains product is proven safe
S.C. Johnson, the manufacturer of Glade PlugIn brand air fresheners, notes that the devices it currently has on the market have been thoroughly tested and proven safe when used as directed. And, although the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission presided over a voluntary recall of 2.5 million "misassembled" Glade Extra Outlet Scented Oil Air Fresheners two years ago in April 2002 on grounds that they "could pose a risk of fire," the agency has issued no warnings on any make or model of plug-in air freshener since.
Anecdotal reports unfounded
As noted in a May 2002 article in the Milwaukee Business Journal, the Consumer Product Safety Commission also reported receiving "scores" of complaints about the devices up to that time and was collecting information on their safety. The agency found no cause for further action, however.
Some fire victims interviewed in TV news reports at the time of the 2002 recall blamed plug-in air fresheners for damage to their homes, but, although a similar product made by another company was named as the probable cause of one fire, no Glade PlugIns were determined to be at fault by investigators.
A class action lawsuit was filed in Illinois that same year alleging that a faulty Glade PlugIn had ignited, resulting in $200,000 damage to a Chicago home. The suit, contending that other consumers had suffered similar damages, accused S.C. Johnson of negligence in not warning the public that its products could overheat and cause fires. Ultimately, class action certification was denied by the presiding judge due to lack of merit, S.C. Johnson reports, and a modest settlement was reached in the case.
Independent tests show no product malfunction
An independent investigation conducted by Underwriters Laboratories, a nonprofit safety certification firm, found that none of the anecdotal reports of problems with plug-in air fresheners sold under the Glade brand could be duplicated in a laboratory setting, concluding that fires attributed to the products were most likely the result of faulty home wiring.
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This again comes down to personal decisions....but I could not imagine myself taking the chance at home OR ON A CRUISE SHIP with a product that might prove to be harmful (that is why DCL does not allow irons in the rooms).
I still say...stick to the spray or solid...why even chance it!!! I would feel uncomfortable knowing others on the ship are using these things.
And as far as the outlets .....the ones near the bed cannot be used because they are not U.S. and plus they are buried behind the beds pretty far.
There is another outlet behind the TV...just pull the TV out a bit and you will see the plug. The reason people say to bring a power strip or extension cord is for two reasons...one because there are not many outlets, but I found more important because the big black box plug on my hairdryer does not fit into the outlet because there is not enough clearance from the outlet to the desk.
MJ
I still say...stick to the spray or solid...why even chance it!!! I would feel uncomfortable knowing others on the ship are using these things.
And as far as the outlets .....the ones near the bed cannot be used because they are not U.S. and plus they are buried behind the beds pretty far.
There is another outlet behind the TV...just pull the TV out a bit and you will see the plug. The reason people say to bring a power strip or extension cord is for two reasons...one because there are not many outlets, but I found more important because the big black box plug on my hairdryer does not fit into the outlet because there is not enough clearance from the outlet to the desk.
MJ
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jhorstma said:
FUNNY.... VERY FUNNY.....
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We just cruised two weeks ago. I brought the "Oust Fan" the one that comes with a battery. It worked EXCELLENT! It even eliminates odors caused by bacteria (Yech!) and it does really do a great job! No- I don't work for the company that makes them.
I plugged a little night light into the hair dryer and that was also a great tip. One night we forgot to turn it on and our DS9 got all the way out of the top bunk and made his way in the dark to turn it on because he missed the light so much.
As for hair dryers, the one onboard is wimpy but does work if you don't want to lug along your own. My curling iron wouldn't even work in the dryer plug- it just kept shutting off. We used the plugs near the mirror next to the tv and they worked fine.
Have fun- I can't wait to go again!
I plugged a little night light into the hair dryer and that was also a great tip. One night we forgot to turn it on and our DS9 got all the way out of the top bunk and made his way in the dark to turn it on because he missed the light so much.
As for hair dryers, the one onboard is wimpy but does work if you don't want to lug along your own. My curling iron wouldn't even work in the dryer plug- it just kept shutting off. We used the plugs near the mirror next to the tv and they worked fine.
Have fun- I can't wait to go again!
I think we need to change the direction of this thread. If the bathrooms wind up smelling THAT BAD that people are packing air fresheners, Lysol, and fans , then we should determine what to avoid eating!! (Please don't be the shrimp/lobster) Perhaps modified snorkel gear with a breathing tube long enough to reach the verandah would be a sensible(?) solution.
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I am a lieutenant for a large metro Atlanta fire dept., so I will throw my two-cents in here also. The glade plug-ins have been linked to many fires, but mostly because they were not maintained or checked periodically. That being said, I personally feel that there is some amount of risk in using them. Common sense tells me that this risk would be substantially magnified on a cruise ship. As far as the outlet in the bathroom, I would recommend that you not take any unecessary risks, whether it is a glade plug-in or just overloading outlets with too many devices. Think clearly ahead, and if you have a doubt about something, don't do it. Everyone benefits from your good & safe decisions. Just by a can of Oust! 
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