They're *really dangerous* !!!! Wrap them all up in plastic and duct tape and send them directly to me.
All kidding aside, I used one of these for years. I unplugged it if i went on vacation or something. Unlike modern equipment, when you shut an old radio off, it is really off. The exception is the clock. These telchron clocks are of such a design that if the armature gets stopped, the coil doesnt overheat. I also have never heard of one of these catching on fire. I've seen them pretty old and cooked, even burned out, but no fire. Of course there are plenty of them out there with no clock if it concerns you.
Enjoy it.
