The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing a ban on gas stoves, calling them a “hidden hazard.” In an interview with Bloomberg News, Richard Trumka Jr. said all options would be on the table to regulate the appliances, which have been linked to both human health and environmental issues.
Trumka recommended in October that the CPSC seek public comment on the hazards associated with gas stoves. He clarified in a tweet that any new regulations would only apply to new appliances.
The report said the agency plans “to take action” to address the indoor pollution caused by stoves. Trumka said, “Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.”
The Environmental Protection Agency has identified gas stoves as a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma. The CPSC has been considering action on gas stoves for months.
The agency is now seeking public comment on the hazards associated with gas stoves. It is unclear when the agency will make a decision on the proposed ban.
Key takeaways:
- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing a ban on gas stoves.
- The agency is seeking public comment on the hazards associated with gas stoves.
- The Environmental Protection Agency has identified gas stoves as a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
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