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.
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Read More Feb 3With cold winter weather already upon us, families without a home heating system or who are struggling to pay their heating bills may try to find creative ways to stay warm, ways that could put their safety at risk.
CPSC is urging friends, family and neighbors to share a few safety tips with those who are using space heaters to heat their home. If not used properly, space heaters can quickly create a deadly fire. Just search the Internet for “space heater news” and you’ll find dozens of (…)
Read More Jan 13Cook Up Safety this Holiday Season!
by CPSC Blogger fires Holiday cooking holiday safety kitchen Ranges and ovens smoke smoke alarms Thanksgiving Turkey fryersIt’s been said, “Home is where the heart is.” And the heart of a home during the holidays is often in the kitchen. But did you know that more fires occur in the kitchen than in any other room in the house? And that cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home? We estimate an average of about 1,400 cooking fires on Thanksgiving Day each year. This is more than three times the average number of cooking fires each day throughout the rest of the year.
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Read More Nov 22Shopping Early for the Holidays? Top Toy Lists Start with Safety
by CPSC Blogger Christmas Holiday holiday safety toysIt’s holiday time and as a gift giver you may be receiving your child’s top toy wish list. You may also feel overwhelmed with ads on the hottest, trendiest and best toy lists. Choosing the right style, color or brand may be the first thing that crosses your mind; but, CPSC wants to remind you that safety should always come first.
As you prepare to spread some holiday cheer with toy purchases, avoid choices that could land your child in the emergency room. CPSC still receives too many reports (…)
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