Know the model
Keep labels and model information where possible.
Check before reusing older items
A hand-me-down may have been recalled after the original purchase.
Follow the recall notice
Do not improvise a repair unless the official remedy specifically provides it.
Avoid reselling recalled items
Jurisdictions can restrict the sale or redistribution of recalled products.
General prevention information only. In an active emergency, follow local emergency services and official instructions. Do not attempt electrical, structural, fire-suppression, hazardous-chemical or other safety-critical work without appropriate professional competence.