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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning with Camping Equipment

Internet URL

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5008.html  

Sponsoring Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Description

Each year there are about 30 deaths and 450 injuries because of carbon monoxide poisoning from the use of portable camping heaters, lanterns, or stoves inside tents, campers, and vehicles. Follow these guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you and your family.

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Review Date

1/29/2007

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