Of all reported non-fire carbon monoxide incidents, almost 9 out of 10 take place in the home. CO is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in the U.S. It is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Any fuel-burning appliances which are malfunctioning or improperly installed can be a source of CO.
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