Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Barbara McMullen says turkey fryers can easily tip over and dump hot oil, causing a risk of serious burns or an explosive grease fire.
She says never use turkey fryers in a garage or on a wooden deck, and never overfill the fryer.
If you are going to fry a turkey, make sure the turkey is completely thawed and keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby.
The National Safety Consultant Underwriters Laboratories says the fryers used to produce those great-tasting birds are not worth the risks, and they have decided not give any turkey fryers their seal of approval.
