CPSC Advises on Carbon Monoxide Alarms, Kitchen Fires

Inez Tenenbaum, chairman of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), has called upon the people to check the batteries in their carbon monoxide and smoke alarms so that they can protect their families from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, which can lead to death. In addition to checking the batteries, they are also being advised by the CPSC to check if the alarm actually works or not. Since carbon monoxide is an odorless and colorless gas, it is far deadlier than many other gases. The CPSC has also recommended that individuals remain in their kitchens while cooking to prevent avoidable fires.

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As a Long Beach personal injury attorney, I feel it necessary to keep a close watch on the alerts and recommendations of the CPSC to help in sharing information that could better protect the people of our community. If you’ve been injured in an accident that was the result of another’s negligent actions, it may be in your best interests to speak with a personal injury lawyer in your area.