While EKPC currently has no independent evidence the product creates a risk, out of an abundance of caution the co-op decided to remove the thermostats and replace them, officials said.

Customers who participate in the program can arrange to have their thermostats replaced at no cost by calling 800-305-5493. Technicians from GoodCents, who work on behalf of EKPC and its member cooperatives will do the work. However, if customers prefer, they can contact the heating and air conditioning company of their choice and be reimbursed for the work. Customers who choose this option may bring or mail their SimpleSaver thermostat and paid invoice to their local co-op’s office, and the co-op will process a reimbursement.

“We don’t know that there is an issue with the thermostats, but safety is always a paramount emphasis in our business,” said President and CEO Tony Campbell. “We believe that taking this step is the prudent thing to do.”

Kentucky Utilities and Louisville Gas and Electric also sent out press releases Tuesday saying they are voluntarily replacing some programmable thermostats installed as part of their Demand Conservation program due to a potential safety concern.

The utilities say about 12,500 customers have the thermostats in their homes or businesses as part of the program.

Carbon monoxide monitors sold in retail chains typically detect concentrations above 70 ppm* (parts per million), but concentrations as low as 5 ppm* can be harmful to you and your family. Clover carries the NSI 3000 Low-Level CO Monitor, one of the most sensitive CO alarms available.

Low-Level Carbon Monoxide Monitors Are Recommended For:

• Young children
• The elderly
• Pregnant women
• People with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, heart disease or anemia.

This low-level carbon monoxide monitor will display levels of CO below 30 ppm (standard CO alarms DO NOT!) and help to alert you of potentially dangerous levels of carbon monoxide. The conventional carbon monoxide monitors sold in store’s, alarm at 70 parts per million (PPM). A fireman will not enter a home without breathing apparatus on at 35 PPM. The Environmental Protection Agency published exposure limit is 9 PPM. Our monitors will alarm gently at 10 PPM (sounds similar to a low battery chirp), A little more forcefully at 35 PPM and very loud at 70 PPM.

NSI 3000 Low-Level Carbon Monoxide Monitor Specifications

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