Press Release: February 14th, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RangeGuard- Burn Prevention Device Awarded U.S. Patent Approval - receives national attention in TWINS Magazine - in support of February National Burn Prevention Month.

     Proudly made in the Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts

Agawam, Massachusetts February 14, 200 - RangeGuard Industries, Inc. today announced the RangeGuard has received two U.S. Patents and has been featured in TWINS Magazine in the support of National Burn Prevention Month during February. The RangeGuard is designed to prevent a child from touching the burners or pulling a pot off the range. According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Office of the State Fire Marshal - cooking was the second leading cause of structure fire deaths in 1998 - representing 19% of the 59 people who died. The Double wall metal construction - and special Velcro fastener - provides safety that every parent needs in their home.

Each year thousands of young curious children are seriously burned from range related accidents. They reach up to discover new things and suffer contact burns or severe scalding from hot liquids and oils. These burns are intensely painful, can cause permanent scarring and could be preventable. It takes only a few seconds for a child to make a dangerous reach for range-top items and no parent is able to keep a constant watch on their child, as much as they try. The RangeGuard was developed by a concerned father who wanted to help children stay safe. With his own grandchildren in mind, the inventor set-out to develop a barrier that would promote safer kitchens around the world.

Many years of research and development have been invested to insure the RangeGuard provides the highest level of safety - yet is durable and attractive in all kitchens. Dual walls allow air to circulate through the hollow inner core, resulting in a heat-resistant finish that will last for years. This design also keeps outer surfaces warm enough to alert curious fingers to danger, but not hot enough to burn. The sturdy welded corner hinges and Velcro fasteners can withstand up to 15 pounds of downward pulling pressure, yet the RangeGuard can be easily removed. The baked enamel finish blends in with existing decor, and wipes clean with a damp sponge. Best of all the RangeGuard requires no tools for installation, and comes with a lifetime warranty.

Proudly made in the USA by dedicated Massachusetts Craftsmen, the RangeGuard has been reviewed by fire marshals, safety experts and professionals in hospital burn centers. All agreed that this preventive mechanism could help dramatically decrease the number of burn victims they treat each year. While public officials cannot publicly endorse a product on the market, everyone who reviewed The RangeGuard wanted one for their own homes or for someone they knew who had small children. It takes a few moments to install a RangeGuard, but only seconds for tragedy to strike. The RangeGuard is now available at www.rangeguard.com or by calling Toll Free RangeGuard - 887-726-4348 - 9am - 5pm EST.