Your Pool Heater Could Be Filling Your Backyard with a Gas That Kills in Minutes
Gas-powered pool heaters produce carbon monoxide as a byproduct of combustion — and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that a malfunctioning pool heater can produce CO at levels that accumulate near the pool water surface and kill swimmers without warning. In September 2026, CPSC issued a recall against Hayward Industries Universal Pool […]
Learn MoreBoat Engines Produce Enough Carbon Monoxide to Kill in Minutes. Here Is Where It Builds Up.
Carbon monoxide poisoning is one of the leading causes of boating-related deaths in the United States — and unlike CO hazards in a home, boat CO can accumulate in open-air situations that most people assume are safe. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that boat engines, onboard generators, and propulsion systems produce CO […]
Learn MoreSnow Peak Takibi Propane Fireplace Inserts Recalled After Lava Rocks Explode
Snow Peak USA, Inc. of Portland, Oregon, is recalling its Snow Peak Takibi Fireplace Propane Inserts and Lava Rocks because the lava rocks can ignite and explode when heated, posing a risk of serious injury or death from burns and fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on October 8, 2026. […]
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