As gas fireplaces become more common, toddlers in particular are vulnerable to serious burns from touching their unshielded, sizzling windows, while industry practices leave most consumers unaware of ...

Gas fireplaces are popular because they eliminate the muss and fuss of wood-burning versions. But that convenience comes with a risk you may not be aware of: More than 80 percent of gas fireplaces ...

A gas fireplace lets you enjoy the warmth and coziness of a glowing fire by simply flipping a switch or pressing a button. Without the mess of ash and soot, these clean-burning units require much less ...

DENVER (CBS4)- With cold weather on the way, for many families that means turning on the gas fireplace. Now, Children's Hospital Colorado has a warning for parents before they flip the switch. The ...

Gas fireplace makers agree to add screens to prevent burns on glass doors, which often affect kids Screens and guards available now for retrofit onto existing gas fireplaces Glass doors can stay hot ...

Gas fireplaces are incredibly easy to operate - you simply flip a switch. However, they do need regular maintenance to ensure ...

Because they can reach temperatures up to 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit, glass-front gas fireplaces are responsible for many preventable burn injuries to children each year. Jordan Green shares the ...

There’s nothing better than gathering around a warm fireplace with the family when the weather gets a little chilly outside. But it can actually be quite dangerous, and maybe in ways you haven’t ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is taking comments on two petitions asking it to begin a rulemaking to address burn hazards associated with gas vented fireplaces with a glass front.

As fall delivers relatively cooler temperatures to South Texas, homeowners soon will start turning to their fireplaces both for warmth and decorating ideas. Hearths, often considered the heart of a ...