A worker @RadioShack told me they won't carry it because it caused fires due to static &amp; if cats step on it &amp; they get shocked. Anyone hear of this?
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I've had it for about 4 months and it hasn't started a fire even my dog stepped on it and nothing.. I think it works great too
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Marketing strategies...perhaps, but possibly because the product isnt any better than something from RadioShack at a lot less. I returned mine...still havent been credited back. Bad news, Bro.
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We have two cats who wore it with no problems, other than it didn't seem to help. So sorry about your cat. One of my mom's cats, a young and healthy outdoor cat, died years ago after my brother-in-law sprayed a beehive right outside her house. Cats are very susceptible to poisoning. Just a thought. My heartfelt condolences.
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My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I have fleas again, I'd take it out and give it another try. Not sure about the hot bulb, guess they'd get stuck first. lol. My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I... » Read More My cat got into it. I went outside and my bf was inside the house. All of a sudden as I'm walking back to the door, my bf goes, "OMG honey, HELP!!" I ran inside and he's holding my 6 month old cat in the air with the sticky pad totally stuck against his whole side! I was freaked out while laughing, but I wasn't sure if he'd be OK after I rip this thing off that's stuck to him completely! Eventually with careful prodding and picking, we got it off him but we definitely put the whole thing away after that! He's older now, I'm not sure if he'd get into it again, but if I thought I have fleas again, I'd take it out and give it another try. Not sure about the hot bulb, guess they'd get stuck first. lol. « Show Less
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I just came home today and saw that one of my Livewire devices burned out during a lightning storm. This is unacceptable! They tell you not to connect them to a surge protector, yet they don't protect it against surges! How very convenient, that way you have to buy more of the damned things from them.
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Did you ever hear from the company??? I'm interested in whether or not they even care, because they never contacted me after my cat lost it's toes in the wire of the cage, and they never returned my calls! Thanks!
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mine has failed on carpet - never tried on hard floors. My cat wants it on 24/7 she really loves it - unfortunately it does not hold up for very long - I just threw away the third one. I have spent 60.00 on three of these and I cannot tell you how much I have spent on batteries. I told my cat today, its broke again and we are not getting anymore.
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I don't think there's any danger of injury. I've been shocked a few times by mine on accident, and it's like a really bad static shock. Just a quick pop. Works great with my dogs. They've completely stopping trying to dig out under my fence.
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Hmm That does sound like a serious issue! I cannot say that I have had that problem yet and I have 8 units installed in my house. It sounds to me like the unit is placed on a circuit that is beyond the recommended load which can easily happen. In other words, this issue sounds like people are using the units on circuits that were already poorly wired. Just my thoughts.
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FYI&gt;.... Hope this helps you: the collar recently broke on this unit so I called PetSafe and they informed me that this model is discontinued and extra collars and spare parts are no longer available. I bought their new product line (PetSafe Yard Max Rechargeable) that is replacing the UltraSmart product line directly from PetSafe at a discount.
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if you here a mum please check to see if it had a lightening strike. Thats what happen to ours. It took the strike and saved the entertainment system. We relaced it with another Monster Power strip.
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I don't think a cat could lift it from the tank or separate the wire. I believe a critter would be safe inside from a cat.
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I was told by the customer service team leader it could not be shipped to my address in CA due to shipping restrictions. I'm not sure why as it contains no liquids, flammable agents, or hazmats. I see it at the pet store 5 blocks away from me for $2 more.
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We have 4 of these installed in outdoor "cat homes." 3 have been trouble free for 2-3 years of November-March use (NorthCentral WV climate) One pad's controls went haywire during the first heating season and literally caused the heating coils to deform (melt) the plastic The distributor in Colorado Springs replaced it since it was within warranty. (I did have to ship the defective unit back.) Haven't had any problems with the others, so I'd say "quality/longevity" might be "hit-or-miss." The cats like 'em, but you should probably not be surprised if the control circuit fails *just* after the warranty expires. We have 4 of these installed in outdoor "cat homes." 3 have been trouble free for 2-3 years of November-March use (NorthCentral WV climate) One pad's controls went haywire during the first heating season and literally caused the heating coils to deform (melt) the plastic The distributor in Colorado Springs replaced it since it was within warranty. (I did have to ship the defective unit back.) Haven't had any problems with the others, so I'd say "quality/longevity" might be "hit-or-miss." The cats like 'em, but you should probably not be surprised if the control... » Read More We have 4 of these installed in outdoor "cat homes." 3 have been trouble free for 2-3 years of November-March use (NorthCentral WV climate) One pad's controls went haywire during the first heating season and literally caused the heating coils to deform (melt) the plastic The distributor in Colorado Springs replaced it since it was within warranty. (I did have to ship the defective unit back.) Haven't had any problems with the others, so I'd say "quality/longevity" might be "hit-or-miss." The cats like 'em, but you should probably not be surprised if the control circuit fails *just* after the warranty expires. « Show Less
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not me. My boom cube had not static. The only problem I have is what I am reading and my husband turns it up too loud.I have to go to the other room.Francine
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It:s not waterproof and thete's always the danger of electric shock. Use with great caution and take it back inside when you:re done.
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Dear mr. Linney Demon WP is very powerful ! If you spray it where the yellow jackets may walk on the surface , they will later that day clean themselves ingesting small particles of demon WP and they will die! Although spraying this product overhead is not in conformance with federal mandate , I advise if you do choose to do this in your shop you need to : Follow instructions carefully Cover everything that is not to be treated. Do not use in or around food or food handling areas Wear a protective chem suit ,respirator , gloves , protective eye and face wear !!! Also I do not have the product with me at this time you can google the product for chemicle composition and MSDS you are looking for . Please read all safety information ! This is a great product , it kills everything And you will be quit pleased with it ! But PLEASE FOLLOW DIRECTIONS! I hope I've been of some help to you Sincerly , Lee