Worrying rise in gas cooker deaths
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11 March 2010

A gas safety charity has warned that the number of carbon monoxide deaths involving gas cookers has increased ten fold in the last year.

Figures from The Corgi Trust show that seven of the 17 deaths caused by carbon monoxide in 2008/2009 were associated with gas cookers, the highest number since 2000/2001. Four of the seven were linked with enclosed grill models that did not have automatic shut off valves that kick in when the grill is used incorrectly.

In contrast, the report also identifies gas cookers left on or open for prolonged periods in a small or poorly ventilated kitchen.

"In 2007/2008 there was only one incident reported with a cooker, whereas in 2008/2009 there were 10 - the highest number since records began in July 1996," said Corgi Trust manager Nigel Dumbrell. "This is higher than the fatality rate associated with boilers and therefore an area of huge concern. The report therefore  recommends urgent attention is given to enhance cooker safety and the the potential dangers of cooker misuse are more widely advertised among manufacturers, gas installers, double glazing installers, building alteration approval officers and the general public."

As well as cooker 'misuse', an analysis of the established causes of incidents reported also revealed additional concerns such as lack of servicing, specified in 25% of the cases, flue positioning and the fitting or seal between flues and appliances.

For the full report see The Corgi Trust website

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