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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning from Portable Heaters – Reduce the Risk
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CO is a silent killer, so CPSC has developed the following guidelines to prevent this colorless, odorless gas from poisoning you, your family or friends:
| | New ODS-equipped heaters are intended for indoor use. |
| | Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for ventilation. |
| | Older generation heaters without an ODS are intended for outdoor use only and must never be used indoors. |
| | Do not use portable heaters that fail to meet the new standard in enclosed areas such as tents, campers, and other vehicles. This is especially important at high altitudes, where the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is increased. |
| | Do not keep camping heaters and lanterns on while sleeping. |
| | Charcoal grills, camping lanterns, and gas generators also can cause carbon monoxide poisoning. To heat an interior area while camping, only use a camping heater that meets the new safety standard. |
| | Know the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning: headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and confusion. Consumers who experience any of these symptoms should extinguish any possible source of CO and move to an area with fresh air. |
| | Carbon monoxide reduces the blood's ability to carry oxygen. Low blood oxygen levels can result in loss of consciousness and death. See a doctor if you or a member of your family develops cold or flu-like symptoms while camping. Carbon monoxide poisoning, which can easily be mistaken for a cold or flu, is often detected too late. |
| | Be aware that alcohol consumption and drug use increase the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning. |
| | Be aware that carbon monoxide is especially toxic to people with heart disease or blood or circulatory system problems, such as anemia. Fetuses, infants and the elderly are also more susceptible to CO poisoning. |
| | The surfaces of the heaters are extremely hot - always locate the heater away from traffic and combustible materials. |
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