“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.”
Stay Safe, While Staying Warm This Winter; CPSC Warns Consumers to be Cautious When Using Generators, Furnaces and Space Heaters | CPSC.gov
“‘…Turns out that we had a vent leaking from our boiler, down in the basement. So, we cleared the rec center and took some of our patrons, as well as our staff to the emergency room…’”
Deadwood rec center employees, patrons treated for carbon monoxide exposure | Local News | bhpioneer.com
MILWAUKEE (WKOW) — Two people were found dead in a home in suburban Milwaukee from an apparent carbon monoxide leak.
A family member first made the heartbreaking discovery at the home in Greenfield and called 911.
When first responders got there, they found two men, a father and son, unresponsive.
They immediately noticed the leak was coming from a furnace in the basement.
Officials are now urging you to make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector.
Carbon monoxide detectors are required in Wisconsin. They’re easy to install and are a strong defense against the colorless, odorless, poisonous gas.
Two men found dead in Milwaukee area home filled with carbon monoxide | News | wkow.com
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