| News from the Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| As the weather turns colder throughout much of the country, 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 and space heaters— to detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leaks. Under certain conditions, all appliances that burn fuel can leak deadly CO. These fuels include kerosene, oil, coal, natural and liquefied petroleum gas, and wood. "Having a professional inspection of your fuel burning heating appliance is the first line of defense against the silent killer, carbon monoxide poisoning." said CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton. CO is a colorless, odorless gas that can be produced by burning any fuel. The initial symptoms of CO poisoning are similar to flu, and include headache, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea and dizziness. Exposure to high levels of CO can cause death. |
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