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Product Listing – Automatic Stovetop Fire Extinguisher - With Stove Turn-off





Automatic Stovetop Fire Extinguisher
With Stove Turn-off


MANUFACTURER
Guardian Safety Solutions International
COST
$1,395 for Guardian III.This model is recommended for residential use, as it installs relatively easily and has low maintenance – only a yearly battery change plus normal cleaning.

The manufacturer has offered a $200 discount for buyers from ThisCaringHome.
VENDORS
Guardian Safety Solutions International
DISCLAIMER
The listing of these products is for informational purposes and individuals must use their own caution and judgment when using these resources. Functional levels and changes in judgment and reasoning are highly variable in people with dementia. Interventions must be individualized and continually assessed because those that are effective for some individuals may only work briefly and may not work at all for others.
DESCRIPTION
This UL-listed fire extinguishing system automatically puts out the fire and turns off the stove's gas or electricity. When a stovetop fire occurs, a non-toxic solution is released onto the fire over a 90-second period, forming a protective layer that prevents the fire from re-igniting. This product must be installed in a nearby cabinet and in the rangehood above the stove by a licensed technician.

To watch a video of this product in action, please see the manufacturer's website.
CAUTION
This product only dispenses onto the stovetop surface. A regular fire extinguisher is needed to put out any nearby fire(s).

This product is best used with a caregiver present, as certain procedures need to be followed during and after a fire. Though non-toxic, the solution is classified as an irritant and rubber gloves should be worn for cleanup.
Not tested by Thiscaringhome.org

Product Selection Criteria

Our goal is to teach you how to be a good consumer and to help you learn about specific products and unique product features that may enhance your safety and the safety and function of the person with dementia. The products shown in This Caring Home serve as examples only. Manufacturers continually change product specifications and the products represented may be different from those now on the market.

We realize this is not an all-inclusive list. Products featured in This Caring Home were chosen for one or more of the following reasons:
  • Affordability
  • Attractiveness
  • Availability
  • Color selection
  • Ease of use
  • Quality
  • Safety
We encourage you to discuss product selection with other caregivers and health care professionals.


How We Tested

"ThisCaringHome.org tested many products that are commonly recommended for best practices to identify the best use of these products and any potential problems in their use by caregivers and individuals with dementia. Each product included in an Expert Review was tested in a home environment, either an apartment or a single family home (or both), by at least two people. Rosemary Bakker, interior designer, gerontologist and dementia specialist, was one of the testers for every product. Whenever possible, we tested the product over time, sometimes days, weeks, or months, for:
  • Ease of use
  • Reliability
  • Potential safety issues
As a result of our testing, we're listing the pros and cons for using these products and including safety precautions for various products. These products were not tested by persons with dementia. We hope in the future to do case studies to learn more about what works and what doesn't work in a larger variety of caregiving situations and home environments."

Products listed on our website but not tested by ThisCaringHome.org are referred to as "Product Listings".


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