Category: Furnace Hazards

Furnace Hazards involve risks associated with the operation and maintenance of heating systems, which can lead to serious safety issues if not properly managed. These hazards include the potential for fires due to malfunctioning equipment, accumulation of flammable materials, or improper ventilation; carbon monoxide poisoning from leaks or inadequate exhaust; and electrical risks from faulty wiring. Regular maintenance, proper installation, and adherence to safety protocols are crucial in mitigating these risks, ensuring that furnaces operate safely and efficiently while protecting occupants from potential harm.

CPSC-PR-24-131

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CPSC-PR-24-131 (Feb. 26, 2024)

Stay Safe, While Staying Warm This Winter; CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Generators, Furnaces and Space Heaters – New CPSC Report Shows Upward Trend in Non-Fire CO Deaths Continues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As cold weather continues to impact much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers about deadly hazards from home heating equipment, including space heaters, furnaces and fireplaces, based on the findings in a recent report.  

A new CPSC report shows that the upward trend in non-fire carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning deaths from consumer products, including portable generators and heating appliances, continued for the 11-year period from 2010 to 2020. The estimated number of non-fire CO poisoning deaths associated with consumer products under CPSC’s jurisdiction rose to an all-time high of 254 in 2019. Although there were fewer estimated deaths, 211, in 2020, that number otherwise exceeds all earlier years in the period. 

 

CPSC News Release - CPSC-PR-24-131

CPSC-PR-24-131

Date: Feb. 26, 2024

Accessed: Aug. 28, 2024

Source URL: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2024/Stay-Safe-While-Staying-Warm-This-Winter-CPSC-Warns-Consumers-to-be-Cautious-When-Using-Generators-Furnaces-and-Space-Heaters

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