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CPSC is warning again about winter storms and the CO mistakes that keep killing families
Winter storms are again bearing down on the United States, and with them comes a quieter, deadlier threat than ice or wind: ...
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The generator habit that fills a house with fumes faster than you think
When the power cuts out and the house goes dark, it is tempting to drag a portable generator closer, crack a window, and ...
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Why 'cracking a garage door' still isn't safe for generators, and what CPSC keeps warning about
Every time a major storm knocks out power, the same dangerous myth resurfaces: that you can safely run a generator in the garage if you “just crack the door.” You cannot. The physics of carbon ...
WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As winter storms and freezing temperatures threaten millions across the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging consumers to ...
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If you’re running a generator, this is the extension-cord mistake that starts trouble fast
When the power goes out and a portable generator roars to life, the weak link in your setup is often not the machine, but the ...
A whole-house generator can keep your home comfortable and safe during power outages, but only when it is installed and used correctly. Because these systems run on fuel and connect directly to your ...
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