The fire extinguisher is sold alongside HomeHero's 2-in-1 smoke and carbon monoxide detector, which is impressive in it's own right. According to HomeHero's Web site:
"The HomeHero 2-in-1 Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm provides the first networked fire safety solution for your home. The alarm system wirelessly links to the other HomeHero Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms creating an interconnected fire safety solution for your home. This network will alert your entire household to the dangers of fire, smoke or carbon monoxide poisoning by activating a voice command that calmly instructs your family on what steps to take next."
The fire extinguisher (and its detection counterpart) are pretty neat, super saf, and nice to look at, too. A piece of advice, though: if you do have a kitchen fire and you tell your houseguest to grab the fire extinguisher, make sure to point it out to them, so they don't waste time searching for the red can as your new cabinetry is reduced to smoldering ashes.
Other safety tips, courtesy of http://www.firesafety.gov:- Keep an eye on your cooking and stay in the kitchen. Unattended cooking is the leading cause of cooking fires.- Wear short or close-fitting sleeves. Loose clothing can catch fire.
- Watch children closely. When old enough, teach children to cook safely.
- Clean cooking surfaces to prevent food and grease build-up.
- Keep curtains, towels and pot holders away from hot surfaces and store solvents and flammable cleaners away from heat sources. Never keep gasoline in the house.
- Turn pan handles inward to prevent food spills.