CPSC Holds Hearing on New Safety Standards for Portable Generators
The CPSC is weighing public input from a recent hearing on potential new standards to reduce carbon monoxide deaths linked to portable generators.
Tag Archives: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fatalities from Consumer Products Are Rising, CPSC Warns
A CDC report warns that 2019 saw the highest number of carbon monoxide deaths linked to consumer products ever recorded.
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CPSC Issues Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Safety Tips As Winter Storm Slams Midwest and Southern U.S.
The CPSC is urging Americans to follow its safety tips to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning while using portable generators and heaters during the massive winter storm impacting much of the…
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Portable Generator Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk Outlined in CPSC Report
As tropical storm season starts, the CPSC is reminding portable generator users of safety tips to help avoid carbon monoxide poisoning risks.
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Electric Start Pressure Washer Recall Issued Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risk
A Generac and DR pressure washer recall was announced following reports of the devices starting on their own, which could pose a carbon monoxide poisoning risk to consumers.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Portable Generators Could Be Avoided With Better Industry Standards: CPSC
A new CPSC report finds many portable generator manufacturers are failing to adhere to industry standards which calls for the use of technology that could prevent carbon monoxide leaks and…
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CPSC Issues Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips As String of Winter Storms Hammers U.S.
With a series of winter storms pounding parts of the country over the last month, the CPSC is reminding consumers to be aware of carbon monoxide risks linked to portable…
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Plane Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Accidents May Be Prevented By Requiring Detectors in All Aircraft: NTSB
Federal transportation safety experts are calling for the FAA to require carbon monoxide detectors in aircraft, following dozens of incidents where crew and passengers were poisoned, resulting in airplane crashes.
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Accidents Surge During Power Outages: Study
A new study links power outages to an increase in carbon monoxide poisoning incidents, warning such incidents may become more common with severe weather caused by climate change.
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CPSC Warns of Fire and Carbon Monoxide Risks as Weather Turns Cold
The CPSC has issued recommendations for avoiding carbon monoxide poisoning and home fires during the winter months, when the risks increase significantly.
