CO detector

Odorless gas sentinel

A CO detector is a device that monitors air for carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas produced by incomplete combustion.

Because CO poisoning can be fatal before victims notice symptoms, detectors are required in many homes and buildings: The CO detector started beeping in the middle of the night.

Often combined with smoke detectors.

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Airborne combustion sensor

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Combustion-based home heating appliance

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