Similar Articles

Browse Main Topics:

Business
Computers & Electronics
Education & Reference
Entertainment & Leisure
Family & Home
Finance & Investment
Health
Internet
Pets & Animals
Science & Technology
Society, Politics & Culture
Sports & Recreation

Similar Articles

U.S. CPSC March 6, 2009	Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to replace their smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm batteries this Sunday as clocks are turned ahead for Daylight Saving Time.
U.S. CPSC October 25, 2005	Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Ends Working smoke and CO alarms can help protect your family from a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) hazard in your home. Take the time to put fresh batteries in your alarms. That simple step could save your life.
U.S. CPSC January 5, 2007	CPSC and USFA Sound Carbon Monoxide Alarm As temperatures drop, potential for CO poisonings and deaths rises.
U.S. CPSC March 11, 2011	CPSC Urges Consumers to Spring Forward with Safety in Mind; Replace Smoke & CO Alarm Batteries This Sunday for Daylight Saving Time With this week being National Consumer Protection Week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to use this opportunity also to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2006	Check Smoke and CO Alarms This Weekend as Daylight Saving Time Begins In addition to replacing batteries in smoke and CO alarms at least once every year, CPSC recommends testing them monthly.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2006	First Alert Smoke Alarms and Combination Smoke/CO Alarms Recalled for Rapidly Draining Battery Power If the batteries on the smoke/CO alarm are not replaced before the battery power terminates, the alarm will not detect smoke in the event of a possible fire and the presence of carbon monoxide.
U.S. CPSC October 26, 2006	CPSC and CDC Warn of Winter Home Heating Hazards and Remind Consumers to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries The two government agencies are urging consumers to schedule a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, flues and vents.
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011	Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States.
U.S. CPSC January 22, 2003	CPSC and FEMA Warning of Gasoline-Powered Generators When a storm knocks out power, don't risk carbon monoxide poisoning by using gasoline-powered generators indoors.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	CPSC Urges Annual Furnace Inspection to Prevent CO Deaths To help prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, water heaters, space heaters, chimneys, flues, and vents.
U.S. CPSC November 2, 2007	When Changing Clocks Back to Standard Time, Check Batteries and Age of Alarms - CPSC Recommends Replacing Older Alarms The sensors in alarms will degrade and lose effectiveness over time because of environmental contamination and age.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	CPSC Urges Caution with Heating as Winter Weather Arrives; Carbon Monoxide Deaths on the Rise The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to check all home heating systems from fireplaces to furnaces, including any back-up power systems.
This Old House Thomas Baker	How Carbon-Monoxide Sniffers Work The technology used in a CO detector effects how much it costs to buy and operate as well as how long it will last.
U.S. CPSC May 29, 2008	Hurricane Season Begins June 1st; CPSC Urges Consumers to Prepare for Dangers After the Storm As you put your hurricane plan in place to protect your family and your home, CPSC is urging consumers to include a plan for after the storm.
U.S. CPSC December 11, 2007	CPSC Warns Winter Storm Victims: Use Portable Generators Outdoors Only When there's a power outage, exercise caution when using portable generators.
U.S. CPSC January 7, 2008	CPSC Warns Winter Storm Victims: Use Portable Generators Outdoors Only A portable generator's exhaust contains poisonous CO which can kill you in a matter of minutes.
U.S. CPSC November 4, 2010	Change Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks This Weekend The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to make a habit of replacing smoke and CO alarm batteries when the time changes. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7 this year.
AboutSafety January 17, 2002	Carbon Monoxide Poisoning In Enclosed And Semi-Enclosed Worksites Carbon monoxide is an invisible gas with no taste or smell. A look at sources and recommended procedures for safety in the workplace.
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2007	Winter Storms Causing Consumers to Reach for Supplemental Heating In preparation of the winter storms and cold weather, consumers should exercise extreme caution when using space heaters, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces.
U.S. CPSC September 26, 2002	CPSC Urges Seasonal Heating Systems Inspections to Prevent CO Deaths As the weather turns colder throughout much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems to detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leaks.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2005	CPSC Reminds Americans to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries When Changing Clocks for Daylight-Saving Time While about 90% of U.S. households have smoke alarms installed, a CPSC survey estimated millions of those households, about 20%, do not have any working alarms.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005	CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms.
U.S. CPSC May 24, 2006	CPSC Warns of Dangers After a Hurricane or Power Outage Hits Carbon monoxide from portable generators can kill you in minutes. Follow these safety tips.
U.S. CPSC May 27, 2011	CPSC Alert: Counterfeit Smoke Alarms Distributed in Atlanta The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers in the Atlanta area to check their homes for counterfeit smoke alarms.
U.S. CPSC February 12, 2004	GE Security Recall of Carbon Monoxide Alarms The recalled units fail to detect carbon monoxide after 1 year of operation due to an internal software error. These CO alarms do not provide an "end of life" signal or other indication of inoperability, even if the test button is depressed.
U.S. CPSC August 26, 2011	CPSC and USFA Warn About Deadly Dangers That Can Linger After Hurricane Irene Passes Consumers need to be especially careful during a loss of electrical power, as the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning and fire increases at that time.
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2005	CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards from Portable Generators, Candles, and Wet Appliances CPSC strongly warns consumers to never use a generator indoors -- including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds -- even with ventilation. Exhaust fumes contain extremely high levels of carbon monoxide (CO) which can rapidly become deadly if inhaled.
U.S. CPSC May 20, 2004	Portable Generator Death Reports Double Reports of generator-related carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths doubled in recent years.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2009	CPSC Warns of Deadly Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards with Winter Home Heating The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to keep safety in mind when it comes to heating their homes this winter.
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2002	New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives ODS technology will help prevent CO poisoning deaths.
U.S. CPSC September 12, 2008	CPSC Issues Warning: Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Hurricane Ike - Carbon Monoxide from Generators Can Kill in Minutes The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns consumers on the Gulf Coast to protect themselves and their families against dangers in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2002	New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives There is a new generation of portable heaters with a safety device that can prevent the tragic loss of life due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
U.S. CPSC January 4, 2007	New Danger Label Required on All Portable Generators CPSC voted unanimously to require manufacturers of portable generators to warn consumers of carbon monoxide hazards through a new "Danger" label. The death toll from CO associated with generators has been steadily rising in recent years.
U.S. CPSC May 15, 2008	Maple Chase Co. Recalls Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Monoxide/Smoke Combo Alarms Due to Alarm Malfunction The recalled alarms can sound a "double chirp"/fault alarm in the presence of CO, prior to going into full alarm. Upon hearing a double chirp, the Owner's Manual instructions recommend a consumer take the alarm out of service, which could expose consumers to hazardous levels of CO and suffer injury or death.
U.S. CPSC June 1, 2007	Know Carbon Monoxide Dangers Before the Power Goes Out Portable gas generators, often used by consumers to restore power to their homes and businesses in the aftermath of a storm, produce high levels of odorless, poisonous CO.
This Old House Laurence Roy Stains	Invisible Peril With another winter is on its way, hundreds of Americans will die from carbon monoxide poisoning and thousands more will suffer from its effects -- but not those who understand the danger that lurks in their garages.
U.S. CPSC August 21, 2006	CPSC Approves NPR Proposing New Warning Label for Portable Generators In an effort to reduce the rising death toll from carbon monoxide poisoning associated with consumer use of portable generators, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission voted unanimously to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking.
U.S. CPSC August 31, 2005	CPSC Warns of Deadly Post-Storm Dangers Surviving the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina: Beware of post-storm dangers with portable generators, candles and wet appliances.
U.S. CPSC October 22, 2004	CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that consumers follow these tips to help prevent fires, deaths, and injuries.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2004	CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed space heaters. Here are some safety tips.
U.S. CPSC December 19, 2006	Crown Boiler Co. Recalls Boilers Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard The boilers can generate excessive levels of carbon monoxide in the flue gases, posing a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
U.S. CPSC April 1, 2004	CPSC Recommends Fresh Batteries for Smoke Alarms and Fire Safety Tips for Every Home Everyone needs a smoke alarm with a fresh battery on every level of the house and in every bedroom
U.S. CPSC March 26, 2008	Surviving the Aftermath of the Storm; Midwest Residents Are Warned of Deadly Hazards that Arise After the Flood Waters Recede As flood waters begin to recede and residents return home, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues a warning to those affected by the floods in the Midwest.
U.S. CPSC April 29, 2011	CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards in Tornado-Ravaged Southern States Tornados and other severe weather across the southern United States have caused major destruction resulting in widespread power outages. The U.S. CPSC is warning residents in these areas that there are deadly dangers associated with using portable generators.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces During this season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of at least 51 deaths from fires started by heaters and fireplaces. The CPSC reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and fireplaces.
U.S. CPSC May 2, 2002	ECR International Recall of Gas Boilers The burners on these boilers could produce excess carbon monoxide (CO) in the flue, due to improper combustion, posing a risk of CO poisoning to consumers...
U.S. CPSC August 22, 2008	CPSC Warns of Dangers at Home in the Aftermath of Tropical Storm Fay The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns residents of Florida who have been pounded by heavy rains and power outages from Tropical Storm Fay to take special precautions.
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2004	CPSC Warns of Post-Storm Hazards from Generators, Candles, and Wet Appliances Safety tips involving the post-natural disaster use of equipment used when electricity has been knocked out.
U.S. CPSC March 6, 2008	CPSC Daylight Saving Time Alert: Working Smoke Alarms Are Key to Surviving Home Fires The most common reasons why alarms did not work were missing, disconnected, or dead batteries.
U.S. CPSC December 6, 2006	CPSC Approves ANPR to Make Portable Generators Safer Chief among the safety hazards is carbon monoxide exhaust from gasoline-powered generators, which is highly poisonous and can overcome and kill consumers in minutes when a generator is used indoors.