The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that fires can start when flammable materials touch a nightlight. In an average year, CPSC receives about 10 reported incidents
where nightlights were cited as being responsible for fires where flammable materials, such as bed spreads, pillows, and toilet paper were ignited. It appears that these nightlights were so
close to a bed that falling pillows or blankets were able to touch the hot bulb of the nightlight and start a fire. To reduce the chance of fire:
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