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Propane & kerosene heaters can pose risks.(Product/service evaluation)(Brief article)
Propane- and kerosene-fueled heaters are prodigious heat producers. But because of their open flames, the risk of carbon-monoxide poisoning, and the hazard associated with handling the fuel, it's best not to use them indoors, except in areas with good ventilation.
We tested two propane models, the Mr. Heater Tough Buddy MH18B, $140, and the Charmglow Blue Flame Heater With Thermostat CGL300TB, $200, and two that use kerosene, the DynaGlo Radiant RMC-55R7 $100, and the DuraHeat Portable DH2304, $125. None fared well in our safety tests and all produced a small but measurable level of CO and emitted particulates, though not enough to be a serious hazard. The propane models have a low-oxygen shutoff valve; the kerosene heaters, a ...
- USPTO Issues Trademark PETROMAX to BriteLyt for Gas Lamps, Kerosene Heaters,...
- News wire article from: US Fed News Service, Including US State News November 4, 2009 700+ words
...filed on Oct. 13, 2006 and was registered on Oct. 27. The goods for which registration was sought are "Gas lamps; Kerosene heaters; Oil lanterns". For more information about US Fed News trademarks please contact: Sarabjit Jagirdar, US Fed News...
- 4 hurt in fire; caution urged with kerosene heaters
- Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times PHILLIP J. O'CONNOR October 11, 1996 700+ words
For the second day in a row, a kerosene space heater on Thursday set a home afire on the South Side, forcing three children and their mother to leap from the second floor, police and fire officials said. The Chicago Fire Department, National Safety Council and Red Cross all said the two fires
- CPSC, Mr. Heater, Inc. announce recall to repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire April 1, 2005 700+ words
...to repair Mr. Heater "Big Buddy/Tough Buddy" propane heaters(C)1994-2005...Product: Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" portable propane heaters Units: About...MH18B Mr. Heater "Big Buddy" and "Tough Buddy" propane heaters are included in the...
- Heating with kerosene requires caution.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: Countryside & Small Stock Journal November 1, 1998 700+ words
...users. In the last few years, use of kerosene heaters in homes and farm buildings has expanded...Agriculture. "Many homeowners now use kerosene heaters to supplement their central heating...new generation a basic fact about kerosene heaters. They can be dangerous. Potential...
- Efficient, Inexpensive Space Heaters Also Pose Deadly Danger
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post D'Vera Cohn January 20, 1989 700+ words
...off the heat if the unit tips over. Kerosene heaters manufactured since 1984 have improved...s a use problem. "In the case of kerosene heaters, you find much the same situation...program manager for fire hazards. Kerosene heaters also can cause unhealthful levels...
- Wisconsin Official Sees Safety Issue in Heaters on Standby for Y2K.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News Barrett, Rick December 7, 1999 700+ words
...Tribune Business News Dec. 8 -- Kerosene heaters and portable generators sold as Year...Wisconsin law prohibits the use of kerosene heaters in all commercial buildings, apartments...ordinances that restrict or prohibit kerosene heaters in homes. The state law addresses...
- COLD WEATHER FUELS CONCERN ABOUT FIRES
- Newspaper article from: The Record (Bergen County, NJ) JUSTO BAUTISTA, Staff Writer November 26, 1996 700+ words
...being fired up, and people buying kerosene heaters and stockpiling wood, the ingredients...fire. "Then we have people who use kerosene heaters, which are outlawed" in multifamily...arrives. People start calling him about kerosene heaters. "Is this a good brand to buy...
- Sales of Wintry Items on the Rise Thanks to Cold Weather in Charleston, S.C.
- Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News January 4, 2002 700+ words
...in recent days. Most notably: Kerosene heaters. "We're moving tons of heaters...heaters," McDade said. "Especially kerosene heaters. We've moved about a month's worth of kerosene heaters in the last 12-14 hours." Part...