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A netizen warned people to be extra cautious about using Power Saver (a device to save on electricity). K. V. Ramos posted on his Facebook timeline photos of a burnt Power Saver they allegedly bought at SM’s Ace Hardware.
His post said:
“Warning to those who are using Power Saver from SM’s Ace Hardware. We almost lost our house and lives with this Power Saver. Buti nalang narinig at nagising si nanay Mila Curimao Gabriel. at ginising kami kaya napatay ang apoy.
(Good thing mom Mila Curimao Gabriel heard it happening and woke up and woke us up to put out the fire.)”
Photo Credit: Facebook / K.V.Ramos
In the comments section, Ramos mentioned that they have been using the device for five years. And he advised friends who are also using the same Power Saver to switch it off before sleeping or when leaving the house as a safety precaution. Some of the commenters told Ramos to report the incident to Ace Hardware, but the fact that they have been using it for five years kept him from doing so. He opted to share their experience with the public and tell people to be extra careful.
Some of the comments made on the post:
Photos of the power saver and the damage from the fire caused:
One of the comments said:
R. Ocampo: “Pare yung tapat namin na bahay yan din cause ng sunog pero di na naagapan.”
(Our neighbor’s house was burnt down because of the power saver, too.)
UPDATED as of 10:13PM – June 29, 2015:
We reached out to Ace Hardware regarding the issue and the company has given their reply to our query on their Facebook Page.
UPDATED as of July 2, 2015
