If You Are Using A Storm Or Power Generator Indoors Beware Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As a result of a recent rash of storms and severe weather across the United States, many people turn to power generators during resulting power outages.
Recently the CPSC warned consumers never to use a generator indoors including basements, garages, crawl spaces, and sheds even with ventilation as exhaust fumes contain high levels of carbon monoxide which can become deadly if inhaled. Carbon monoxide is often referred to as a silent killer. Inhalation can quickly lead to full incapacitation and death. Common symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include but are not limited to dizziness, nausea, vomiting, weakness, vertigo, and a general feeling of malaise. As chance favors the prepared mind, it is probably not a bad idea to have properly operating smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
The carbon monoxide poisoning and exposure law firm of Reiff & Bily is committed to protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury and death due to defective consumer products. Over the past three decades, our lawyers have successfully litigated cases involving defective toys, defective vehicles, defective tools, and defective electrical devices.
