- Never leave a young child alone near a gas fireplace; they can be burned before, during, and after use.
- Create a barrier around the gas fireplace. Safety guards can be installed to keep your child at a safe distance at all times, or safety gates can keep your child from being in the room alone.
- Consider not using the fireplace if you have young children less than five years of age, using it only after your children have gone to sleep, or consider turning the unit off completely, including the pilot flame, whenever the unit is not in use.
To learn more about child safety, parents can call 1-888-SAFE-TIPS.
