Many fire safety experts feel that the reward of frying a turkey is not worth the risk. (Photo: Shutterstock)

As the holiday season nears, thoughts turn to wonderful home-cooked meals with family. Few things in life are more pleasurable than a traditional holiday turkey feast. Yet for an unfortunate few, holiday mealtime can turn tragic if a turkey frying accident occurs. While fried turkeys may be tasty, many fire safety experts feel that the reward is not worth the risk.

A view of an assembled turkey fryer without a propane supply cylinder. (Photo: Warren)

In fact, UL will not list a turkey fryer, even though a product safety standard, ANSI Z21.89 Outdoor Cooking Specialty Gas Appliances, covers the product. Additionally, the National Fire Protection Association discourages its use.

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