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Consumer Product Safety Office

Home appliances, furniture, and indoor product safety

Pages in Home appliances, furniture, and indoor product safety

Last updated 23 June 2026

Check Your Home's Circuit Breaker Regularly

Test your home's circuit breaker every month to make sure it's working properly. It cuts off power automatically when unsafe electricity leakage is detected.

Home appliances, furniture, and indoor product safety

Find safety tips for home appliances, furniture, and indoor products to protect your family from hazards at home.

Risk of Using Hydrocarbon Refrigerants At Home

Learn how to check if your refrigerator contains flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants and how to safely use such refrigerators at home.

Safety Tips for Storing Household Chemicals

Here are some tips on what to look out for on the labels of household chemicals and using them safely.

Safety Tips on Ceiling Fans

Follow these safety tips to choose safer ceiling fans and use ceiling fans safely.

Safety Tips on Decorative Lighting

Use decorative lighting safely during festive season. Look for the SAFETY Mark when buying, and follow key safety tips to prevent injuries and fires at home.

Safety Tips on Electric Water Heaters

Stay safe by following key tips for using electric water heaters at home. Learn what to check before buying, and how to install and maintain your unit safely.

Safety Tips on Furniture and TVs

Unstable furniture and TVs pose a serious tip-over risk, especially for young children. Follow these tips to choose and set up furniture safely at home.

Safety Tips on Hair Straighteners

Learn how to use hair straighteners safely to protect your family from burns and injuries.

Safety Tips on Portable Butane Stoves and Gas Canisters

Follow these safety tips to use portable butane stoves and gas canisters without risk. Always check that both items carry the SAFETY Mark before use.

Safety Tips on Universal Socket Outlets

Universal socket-outlets can pose risks of electric shock and fire. Choose electrical products with a valid Safety Mark for added assurance.

Safety Tips on Washing Machines and Tumble Dryers

Learn how to safely use washing machines and tumble dryers, including what to check before purchase and how to operate and maintain them to prevent safety hazards.

Safety Tips on Window Coverings

Learn how to choose and use window coverings safely, including tips to prevent cord-related hazards for young children.

Tips on Installation and Maintenance

Hire licensed workers to install and maintain your home appliances safely. Follow these tips to prevent hazards and extend your appliances' lifespan.

Tips to Keep your Home Safe from Electrical Hazards

Follow simple safety steps to protect your family from electrical hazards at home.

Type of Mains Plugs Suitable for use in Singapore

Find out which mains plug types are safe for use in Singapore, and why using the wrong plug can cause safety hazards.

Using and Maintaining Toughened Glass in Cooking Appliances

Learn how to safely use and maintain toughened glass in gas hobs, and what to do if the glass shatters.