A Dried-out Tree or Dangerous Decorations Pose Significant Fire and Injury Hazards to You

A dried-out tree or dangerous decorations pose significant fire and injury hazards to you and your family.

To help ensure a safe holiday, follow these guidelines from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:

• Decorate your tree only with materials labeled flame-resistant or non-combustible.
• If using "angel hair" made from spun glass, protect skin with gloves.
• Avoid any decorations that contain lead; instead choose tinsel, plastic materials or artificial icicles.
• Don't use decorations that are breakable or have sharp edges, especially if young children will help mark your holidays.
• Keep decorations with small parts out of reach of young children, to reduce their risk of choking.
• Don't use decorations that look like food or candy. Young children may be tempted to eat them.

-- Diana Kohnle