Put the Freeze on CO Poisoning this Winter
by CPSC Blogger Alarms carbon monoxide carbon monoxide poisoning co alarm CO Alarms kerosene heaters portable generator Smoke alarmOld man winter is gripping much of the nation and that means many consumers are turning up the heat in their homes. Some are using drastic measures to stay warm, increasing the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning—an invisible, odorless, colorless killer. Did you know that winter is peak season for CO deaths in the United States? The deadly gas kills more than 400 people every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Any heating system that burns fuel can produce (…)
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Feb 3
Change Time, Change Batteries – A Habit That Can Save Your Life
by CPSC Blogger Alarms batteries battery carbon monoxide Change co CO Alarms CPSC daylight saving time fire prevention safety smoke smoke alarmsBlog en español
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Spring is right around the corner, so you know what that means – spring forward when changing the time on your clocks. Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 13. This weekend is also a good time to take steps to make sure your household is prepared for emergencies. In addition to turning the time on your clocks one hour ahead, CPSC is urging consumers to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.
“A few minutes spent preparing (…)
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Mar 10
Change the Batteries in Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms This Weekend
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Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 1.
That means it’s time to turn clocks back one hour AND put fresh batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
This is important. Your alarms need new batteries every year to work properly.
Did you know that three out of five fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or homes without working smoke alarms, according to the National Fire Protection Association?
CPSC estimates that between 2010 and 2012 (…)
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Oct 28
En Español
Ever been in this situation?
You’re at home during a storm and the power goes out. There are no lights and no television. Your cell phone is running out of power and the stove doesn’t work. The groceries you just bought are in the refrigerator, and it’s only a matter of time before they spoil. Depending on the time of year, there is no air conditioning or heat. You are desperate for relief. Electricity, please!
So you power up the portable gas generator.
CPSC is concerned (…)
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Oct 13
Winter Weather Warning: Safeguarding Against CO Poisoning with Portable Generators
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Winter weather can knock out power in its path.
If you are considering using a gasoline-powered portable generator to temporarily power appliances and heaters to cook and stay warm, you need to know these five facts.
FACT #1: The exhaust from portable generators contains poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) which can kill you and your family in minutes.
FACT #2: NEVER use a portable generator inside your home or garage. Run the generator OUTSIDE ONLY, at least 20 feet from (…)
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Jan 28