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CU comments to CPSC on the dangers of operating portable generators

November 13, 2006

CU believes labeling provisions proposed are good first step in attempting to reduce carbon monixide (CO) poisoning deaths, but most effective way is for all manufacturer to equip generators with a CO detector. Read more (PDF only)

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