Phone Charger Safety

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(link is external and opens in a new window).

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