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U.S. CPSC December 16, 2003	CPSC Offers Tips to Prevent Home Fires From Space Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired space heaters. In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed local heaters.
U.S. CPSC January 15, 2002	Tips to Prevent Home Fires Caused by Space Heaters CPSC estimates that space heaters, including both fixed and portable heaters, are associated with about 21,800 residential fires every year. About 300 people die each year in fires started by these heaters.
U.S. CPSC December 10, 2004	CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces In a recent year, there were about 10,900 residential fires and about 190 deaths associated with portable or fixed space heaters. Here are some safety tips.
U.S. CPSC December 14, 2005	CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Furnaces, Space Heaters and Fireplaces The agency urges consumers to conduct annual furnace inspections, and to install smoke and CO alarms.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2009	CPSC Warns of Deadly Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards with Winter Home Heating The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to keep safety in mind when it comes to heating their homes this winter.
U.S. CPSC January 20, 2011	Winter Weather Warning: CPSC and USFA Issue Home Heating Safety Alert The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the United States Fire Administration are urging consumers to play it safe as winter weather blankets the United States.
Home Toys June 2005	Adding Heat to Cold, Finished Rooms Most homes will have one or more areas in them that are chronically cold. There are a variety of solutions to this common problem including portable electric heaters, hot water heaters, and even under floor heating.
U.S. CPSC December 22, 2009	CPSC Urges Caution with Heating as Winter Weather Arrives; Carbon Monoxide Deaths on the Rise The U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is urging consumers to check all home heating systems from fireplaces to furnaces, including any back-up power systems.
U.S. CPSC January 27, 2004	CPSC Warns Of Hazards from Heaters and Fireplaces During this season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of at least 51 deaths from fires started by heaters and fireplaces. The CPSC reminds consumers to follow safety precautions when purchasing and using electric or fuel-fired heaters and fireplaces.
Popular Mechanics December 5, 2008 Roy Berendsohn	Hot Water Heater Woes: How to Make Sure There's Enough Hot Water in Winter If your home always seems to run out of hot water quickly, your first approach should be to take a few energy-conserving steps.
U.S. CPSC January 29, 2007	Winter Storms Causing Consumers to Reach for Supplemental Heating In preparation of the winter storms and cold weather, consumers should exercise extreme caution when using space heaters, kerosene heaters, and fireplaces.
U.S. CPSC February 16, 2011	Atico International USA Recalls Heaters Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Dollar General Stores These heaters have caught fire, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC April 3, 2002	Lakewood Recalls Electric Heaters The electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose, causing the heater's metal frame to become energized. This poses a serious electric shock hazard to consumers...
U.S. CPSC March 17, 2004	Lakewood Recall of Electric Heaters Electrical connections inside of the heater can become loose. This could cause the metal portion of the heater to become energized, posing a serious shock hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC May 5, 2005	Holmes Group Recall of Portable Electric Heaters Some heaters have improperly crimped wires which can result in overheating and a potential thermal burn or fire hazard.
U.S. CPSC August 3, 2004	Vornado Air Circulation Systems Recall of Portable Electric Heaters A faulty electrical connection can cause the heater to overheat and stop working, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 8, 2003	New Technology In Gas Water Heaters Can Save Lives CPSC, GAMA Say New Heaters Will Prevent Fires from Flammable Vapors
U.S. CPSC October 18, 2002	New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives ODS technology will help prevent CO poisoning deaths.
U.S. CPSC June 13, 2002	New Portable Heaters Can Save Campers' Lives There is a new generation of portable heaters with a safety device that can prevent the tragic loss of life due to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
The Motley Fool October 30, 2007 John Rosevear	Hold In That Hot Air! Part 2 Winter's coming; here are more winterizing steps for big energy savings.
The Motley Fool October 19, 2005 Selena Maranjian	Save on Heating Costs Winter is on the way, and we'll soon be experiencing paroxysms of despair when we open our heating bills. Here are some tips on heating your home for less.
This Old House Joseph D'Agnese	Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy How? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. Read on to see if you can do the same.
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U.S. CPSC April 5, 2005	DESA Heating Products and Scheu Manufacturing Co. Recall of Propane Heaters The plastic ring on the heater's regulator can crack, causing gas to leak out if the propane tank and heater regulator are turned on. This can create a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
U.S. CPSC March 31, 2005	Mr. Heater, Inc. Recall to Repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" Propane Heaters The valve on the propane heaters can leak, posing a fire hazard if an ignition source is present.
Popular Mechanics April 2009 Elizabeth Svoboda	10 Weekend Projects to Make Yours a Smart(er) Home Here are 10 weekend projects and 14 quick tips to make a smarter, more affordable home.
U.S. CPSC March 4, 2004	Lasko Products Inc. Recall of Space Heaters The power cord connection can overheat and cause the cord to separate from the space heater. This poses a fire, burn and shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC September 26, 2002	CPSC Urges Seasonal Heating Systems Inspections to Prevent CO Deaths As the weather turns colder throughout much of the country, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems to detect potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) leaks.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2005 M.D. Mitchell	Warming Up to Electricity Will next year's stock winners be fueled by this winter's energy turmoil?
U.S. CPSC December 20, 2005	CFM Corporation Recall of Legacy Propane Infrared Plaque Heaters Carbon monoxide hazard. A non-specification gasket around the heating plaques could allow heater carbon monoxide emissions to leak into the area in which the heater is being used.
U.S. CPSC October 26, 2006	CPSC and CDC Warn of Winter Home Heating Hazards and Remind Consumers to Replace Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries The two government agencies are urging consumers to schedule a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, wood stoves, water heaters, chimneys, flues and vents.
U.S. CPSC February 1, 2006	DESA Heating Products Recalls Portable Propane Convection Heaters The burners on these heaters can "flashback," which is when fire burns inside the burner tube rather than out the end. This can cause the lower portion of the burner tube to get hot enough to ignite combustible material under the heater.
U.S. CPSC April 26, 2007	The Holmes Group Recalls Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard A poor electrical connection within the heater can lead to overheating. This poses fire and thermal burn hazards.
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U.S. CPSC November 10, 2005	World Kitchen Inc. Recall of Immersion Heaters Moisture in the heating element could cause corrosion over time, presenting a shock hazard.
U.S. CPSC January 26, 2005	Lakewood Recall of Oil-Filled Electric Heaters Welds can rupture, expelling hot oil that can burn nearby consumers.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2002	Honeywell Recalls Moveable Baseboard Heaters The heating element in these baseboard heaters can short-circuit and ignite combustible material under the heater, posing fire and burn hazards to consumers...
U.S. CPSC February 8, 2011	Portable Space Heaters Recalled by PD Sixty Distributor Due to Fire Hazard The space heater can overheat due to loose electrical connections, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 6, 2010	Marley Engineered Products Recalls Baseboard Heaters Sold at Grainger Due to Fire Hazard The baseboard heaters are labeled for 240 or 208 volt use. However, some of the heaters have an internal heater built for a maximum of 120 volts. If the heater is connected to a 240 or 208 volt electrical circuit as directed, the unit could catch fire.
U.S. CPSC June 5, 2003	Electric Heaters Recalled by Weather Works The electric heater can overheat internal plastic components and damage the wiring, posing a fire and electrocution hazard to consumers.
U.S. CPSC July 2, 2003	Recall of GSW Water Heaters with S.I.T. Temperature Controls A potential burn hazard exists from ignition flashback or an increase in tank water temperature.
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U.S. CPSC March 19, 2007	Laars Heating Systems Recalls Gas Boilers and Water Heaters Due to Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard Internal black plastic venting components in the gas boilers and water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide (CO), posing a risk of CO poisoning.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Selena Maranjian	Lower Your Heating Costs As winter settles in, here are some money-saving tips for keeping the cold out.
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Popular Mechanics April 14, 2008 Mike Allen	Why Detroit Should Build a Plug-in Car With Generators Onboard Imagine a mass-market electric vehicle that can get you can get where you need to be, gas-free.
U.S. CPSC April 20, 2004	American Standard Companies Recall of Trane and American Standard Accessory Electric Heaters Overheating of the wiring in the accessory heater can lead to wall thermostat fires.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	CPSC Urges Annual Furnace Inspection to Prevent CO Deaths To help prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisonings, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urges consumers to have a professional inspection of all fuel-burning heating systems, including furnaces, boilers, fireplaces, water heaters, space heaters, chimneys, flues, and vents.
U.S. CPSC February 20, 2008	Portable Electric Heaters Recalled by Aloha Housewares Due to Fire Hazard The portable electric heater can overheat and melt plastic parts, posing a fire hazard to consumers.