“Why don’t cars have CO detectors?” That’s a question many have been asking after the news emerged of a third family member died in a vehicle filled with carbon monoxide.
The tragedy occurred when the mother and two children sat in their vehicle in Passaic during the snow storm as the father shoveled, not realizing the vehicle’s tailpipe was buried in snow. The CO – a silent killer – instead went back into the vehicle.
The mother and one child died shortly afterwards, and the second child died today.
“Cars these days are equipped with so many non-important technologies, why shouldn’t they add this life-saving tool for a couple dollars?” many wondered.
May the victims rest in peace.
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It’s a good idea that will require federal legislation.
i would think you can put the same CO detectors that you have in your house you can put it in you car but check with your mechanic
CO is dangerous, but the levels of danger are scaled, that means that low levels can be dangerous if exposed for long periods of time, higher levels are dangerous for shorter periods of time.
That said before ignorant people start passing more rules and regulations, have you own home checked for proper Draft, exhaust and combustion of all gas appliances. Is there a unvented oven anywhere in your home????
An unvented oven is potentially more dangerous.
We need to use common sense and every one should know that CO comes out of the the tail pipe of a car. Please stop creating more stupid laws and cutting red ribbons.
I’m not a mechanic but it probably wouldn’t work due to the fact that it would get set off by the car.
Agree with HVAC engineer. They were horrible tragedies, but CO detectors have a relatively short life span, it would give a false sense of security.
Not that hard to check to make sure the tailpipe is clear before starting your car.
Equally important, perhaps more so, people need to start installing and maintaining CO detectors, and smoke alarms, in their homes. Too many people have expired CO detectors – more than 10 years old, or dead batteries still installed, or none at all. Install, check often, and replace when needed. Have at least one CO on each level of the home AND outside EACH sleeping area. Combination smoke alarms and CO detectors are available as well.
If your alarms sound, leave, stay out, and call 911 from a safe location.
For CO, leave your windows closed! This will help us determine where the CO is coming from. We will ventilate your home properly if needed.
We live and sleeep in our homes more than our car. Make sure you’re protected.