Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention

Carbon monoxide alert:  Several products have been recalled recently due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.  (See "Carbon Monoxide Recalls.")  IF YOU OR A FAMILY MEMBER HAS SUFFERED FROM CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING, YOU MAY HAVE A PRODUCT LIABILITY CASE.  FOR A FREE CONSULTATION WITH A PRODUCT LIABILITY LAWYER, CONTACT THE LAW FIRM OF PritzkerOlsen, P.A., A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PRODUCT LIABILITY LAW FIRM, BY CALLING TOLL-FREE AT 1-888-377-8900 OR SUBMITTING THE FIRM'S ONLINE CONSULTATION FORM.

The law firm of PritzkerOlsen, P.A. has collected millions for people injured from dangerous and defective products, including a recent settlement for $6,425,000.  Attorney Fred Pritzker has 30 years of experience and was selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America.

Tips to Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

  • DO have your fuel-burning appliances -- including oil and gas furnaces, gas water heaters, gas ranges and ovens, gas dryers, gas or kerosene space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves -- inspected by a trained professional at the beginning of every heating season. Make certain that the flues and chimneys are connected, in good condition, and not blocked.
  • DO have vents and chimneys checked to assure that debris does not block or impede the exhaust from water heaters and gas furnaces.
  • DO choose appliances that vent their fumes to the outside whenever possible, have them properly installed, and maintain them according to manufacturers’ instructions.
  • DO read and follow all of the instructions that accompany any fuel-burning device. If you cannot avoid using an unvented gas or kerosene space heater, carefully follow the cautions that come with the device. Use the proper fuel and keep doors to the rest of the house open. Crack a window to ensure enough air for ventilation and proper fuel-burning.
  • DO get fresh  air right away if  you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using a fuel-burning appliance.  Read more about the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • DO go to the emergency room and if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • DO have a carbon monoxide detector, but don't rely on it.
  • DON’T idle the car in a garage -- even if the garage door to the outside is open. Fumes can build up very quickly in the garage and living area of your home.
  • DON’T use a gas oven to heat your home, even for a short time.
  • DON'T use fuel-burning devices such as gasoline-powered generators, gasoline-powered pressure washers, camp stoves and lanterns, or charcoal grills in homes, garages, or any other confined space such as attics or crawl spaces, or within 10 feet of windows, doors or other air intakes.
  • DON’T ever use a charcoal grill indoors -- even in a fireplace.
  • DON'T sleep in any room with an unvented gas or kerosene space heater.
  • DON’T use any gasoline-powered engines (mowers, weed trimmers, snow blowers, chain saws, small engines or generators) in enclosed spaces.
  • DON’T ignore symptoms, particularly if more than one person is feeling them. You could lose consciousness and die if you do nothing.  See information on carbon monoxide poisoining and wrongful death.


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