You can't see it, smell it or taste it, but it can be silently and rapidly lethal.
Carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in America.
Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas produced by incomplete combustion of fossil fuels such as oil, gas and coal. Household carbon monoxide poisoning is usually related to the malfunctioning or improper use of a water heaters, ovens, ranges, furnaces, gas or oil heaters. The gas is also emitted from burning charcoal grills and car exhaust. The risks of carbon monoxide poisoning increase during the winter months when people begin heating their homes. Taking steps to prevent and detect carbon monoxide exposure is important to ensure a healthy home and family.