SafeCook

Cooking accidents resulting in fires are a leading cause of house fires in the United States.
NFPA statistics indicated that fire from cooking activity causes an average of 550 civilian deaths,
4,820 reported civilian fire injuries, and more than $1 billion in direct property damage per year.
Electric and gas range stove top account for 61% of kitchen fires.

Common cause of cooking fire:
1. Unattended cooking: from distraction, leaving kitchen, falling asleep
2. Cooking with grease and oil: overheating and splashing of oil
3. Flammable material near the stove that can ignite: paper, plastic, kitchen towel
4. Equipment malfunction
5. Human error

Adults aged 65 and older are more than twice as likely to be killed or injured in a cooking fire as
the general population. This is due to several factors, including decreased mobility, sensory
impairments, and cognitive decline, which can make it more difficult for seniors to react quickly
and safely in the event of a cooking fire. In the United States, 14 millions of people aged 65 and
older live alone and potentially 50% of them have some dementia. Outside of the United States,
many families are multigenerational families and elderly may be at home when working couples
and kids are at work or school.
Although most homes are equipped with smoke alarms, it cannot recognize events that can lead
to cooking fires. SafeCook believes that with advanced sensor technology + artificial
intelligence + safety interlock, we can prevent situations that may lead to cooking fire and other
food related safety.