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carbon monoxide poisoning

Carhon Monoxide Poisoning Product Recalls and Lawsuits: Colorless Odorless Tasteless In the past several years, the CSPC has issued recalls for a number of CO producing machines including: Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas, which is the number one cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. CO gas is nearly impossible to identify without a CO detector. Even though CO detectors have become common in homes, CO poisoning still causes about 15,000 emergency room visits and 500 deaths each year. Electrolux ICON gas range Kenmore PRO 30" gas range Williamson-Thermoflo GWS gas boiler Signs of CO Poisoning: CO Producers: Weil-McLain CGs gas boiler 45,000 Brinkman Outdoor Tabletop Heaters CO is dangerous because as it is breathed in it replaces the oxygen in the bloodstream with poison. At high concentrations, CO can starve vital organs such as the heart Neurological Changes CO gas can be created whenever coal, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, or Coleman has faced a number of lawsuits regarding its outdoor propane heaters and CO poisoning deaths. wood is burned. and brain of oxygen. Gas powered furnaces, generators, tools, and water heaters create CO. 50% Only 50% of homes in the United States have Working Carbon Monoxide Alarm Detectors. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC), people begin to notice symptoms like headache, fatigue, and nausea when CO levels reach 70 parts Additionally, automobiles, charcoal grills, and propane heaters create CO. 75% 75% of homes have a current or potential per million (ppm). Sustained exposure to CO levels between 150 to 200 ppm can Replaces Oxygen Carbon Monoxide Producer. cause serious symptoms and even death. 72,000 72,000 CO incidences occur every year in the United States. CO poisoning can also cause neurological changes that are not physically manifested until weeks or months after the initial poisoning. memory loss, speech problems, and depression. These include short-term Starves Vital Organs Call d'Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a free Consultation

carbon monoxide poisoning

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Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas. It is the number one cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the United States. CO poses a serious danger because it is nearly impossi...

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