Earlier this week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of Rinnai Direct-Vent Wall Furnaces, due to the potential for carbon monoxide leaks. Approximately, 52,000 furnaces are involved in the recall. You can check out the news release here.

Given that it’s still winter–especially in New England–and many families rely on Rinnai generated heating (I’ve known several families who have a Rinnai Direct-Vent Furnace), this recall seems quite relevant here at blog.baby-wise.com. It’s also a reminder of the importance of having a properly functioning Carbon Monoxide Detector in your home. Even if you don’t have a Rinnai Furnace, a Carbon Monoxide detector is a home essential–right up there next to smoke detectors.

When it comes to taking care of your family, you can never be too careful.