The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission a few days ago posted a product recall for several air conditioner brands that, due to faulty electrical components, are burn and fire hazards.

Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air conditioners aren’t an option.

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