Take a look at this thread:
https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum5/HTML/000718.html and ask that question again.
Admittedly violent failures like that are rare, but how would you feel if it happened in your bedroom?
Frankly, I wouldn't feel o.k. with it. Just my opinion.
I'd rather the damn thing be in the living room!
Edited for spelling.
EDIT #2: Here's another example:
https://www.electrical-contractor.net/ubb/Forum5/HTML/000838.html [This message has been edited by mxslick (edited 01-21-2005).]
[This message has been edited by mxslick (edited 01-22-2005).]