FireAvert110V Appliance Shut-Off Device - As Seen On Shark Tank

The device was installed today. We remained skeptical about its efficacy. A few hours later we heard the loudest cracks of thunder I have ever heard. And just a little later discovered that gas had been shut off to the stove. Assuming it was the cracks of thunder that did it. Note have to read instructions to turn it back on

I turned off the electric range electric supply at the main panel, then pulled the stove out from the wall. After cleaning up the crumbs from years of preparing meals, I unplugged the range from its 3-prong socket. When I tried to plug in the FireAvert, I discovered that the range outlet was mounted so close to the floor that it wouldn't fit into the socket. Thirty minutes later I finally got the screws removed holding the electrical box against the wall, repositioned it slightly higher off the floor, and installed the screws. The rest of the FireAvert installation went easily. After restoring power to the stove, I pushed the fire alarm test button while my wife watched the stove to see when the power went off. The FireAvert responded about 20 seconds after the fire alarm started sounding.Because the FireAvert's electric prongs are mounted in the center of the FireAvert housing, it requires about a quarter-inch more clearance from surrounding objects than the plug on the range. In my case it was the floor that prevented plugging in the FireAvert. Because I'm experienced with electrical work, know how to safely do electrical wiring, and was fortunate that the outlet for our electric range was mounted on the wall instead of inside the wall as are all the other electric outlets in most homes. Therefore, I was able to easily relocate the electric outlet box the quarter-inch needed to allow the FireAvert to fit into the receptacle.The FireAvert plugs into the 220V outlet for the range, then the range plug is inserted into the FireAvert's outlet, and the whole assembly easily tucks under the stove when the range is moved back into position against the wall.So, before ordering a FireAvert, carefully examine the position and orientation of your range outlet. First, make sure you order the appropriate version, either 3-prong or 4-prong to match the outlet your stove is plugged into. Then, if for any reason, you aren't sure that the FireAvert will fit into the electrical outlet for your stove, order the pigtail adapter/extension available from FireAvert. With the extension you won't have to relocate your outlet if the FireAvert doesn't fit because the outlet is too close to the floor, an intersecting wall or the top of the opening under the stove where all the electrical cord is stowed when the range is pushed up against the wall.You may have to rearrange the range power cord and FireAvert adapter so they will fold up under the stove as you push the stove against the wall. In my case we used a broom handle to push and pull the electrical cords into a more convenient position as the stove was pushed against the wall.

I was worried about an elderly parent leaving the stove or oven on and causing a fire or gas explosion. This device works as advertised! If the stove or oven gets left on and the smoke alarm goes off, it shuts the gas supply to the appliance off...no gas explosion! It was very easy to install and only took about 10 minutes.

The media could not be loaded. Installed as directed, but the safety feature doesn't work. When I called Customer Service, all I got was an answering system. Left voicemail. They did not follow up.

There is a dementia patient in the house and I wanted a safety device incase the stove got forgotten. I had a handyman install this device on our gas cook top, and put a smoke detector on the kitchen ceiling. If the smoke detector goes off it disables the cook top. Perfect! It is also easy to reset.The one fly in my ointment is that I bought the wrong smoke detector. I did not understand that there are two technologies used in smoke detectors, optical and another kind. The other kind is prone to going off for reasons other than smoke, like cleaning fumes or strong cooking odors, which may tend to occur in kitchens. I have now bought an optical smoke detector to cut down the false alarms.

Received FireAvert on Friday, I manage a senior Citizen Apartment complex, and recently had a bad fire due to inattentive cooking, After following the directions, and syncing the new FireAVERT, I did the test that they recommended. FIRE AVERT worked exactly as promised, Will not be installing in every single unit, but definitely will be installing in apartments where we have repeated problems.

Hard to rate a fire alarm system if you don't have a fire. Was installed when I finished my kitchen remodel two years ago. Just plug in and that is it.

Installing was fairly straightforward but I wish there was a feature to default to “shutoff valve” as soon as power loss is detected. This may require a secondary power source but it would be a great safety feature.