Is the Cozy Cove Heater Safe? Space-Heater Safety Guide
A plug-in heater can be a safe, cosy way to warm one room – if you check a few things before you buy and follow a few simple rules every day.
What to check on the order page or the unit
- Safety listing – a UL or ETL mark on the product. We couldn't confirm the Cozy Cove's certification from an official spec sheet, so look for it.
- Tip-over protection – switches the heater off if it's knocked over.
- Overheat protection – switches it off if it gets too hot.
- Wattage – so you know what it draws from the outlet. What that means for your bill →
If the order page doesn't answer these, ask the seller before you order.
Everyday safety rules for any space heater
- Plug it directly into a wall outlet – no extension cords or power strips.
- Keep it about 3 feet (1 m) away from curtains, bedding, furniture and paper.
- Put it on a stable, flat surface where it won't be knocked over.
- Turn it off when you leave the room or go to sleep.
- Keep children and pets away from it while it's on.
- Don't use it in bathrooms or wet areas unless the maker says it's rated for them.
Homes with kids, pets or older relatives
Put the heater where little hands, tails and walking paths can't reach it, and never leave it running in an empty room. Make sure the person using it can easily reach the switch.
Bottom line: use it like any space heater – wall outlet, 3 feet of clear space, off when you leave – and check the safety listing on the order page before you buy.
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