CHINESE DRYWALL CAN MAKE YOU SICK
CHINESE DRYWALL CAN MAKE YOU SICK
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CPSC has received about 3,418 reports from residents in 37 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico who believe their health symptoms or the corrosion of certain metal components in their homes are related to problem drywall. State and local authorities have also received similar reports.
Answer: We are currently not aware of any definitive test to determine if a home has problem drywall. Nevertheless, you might consider contacting your homebuilder to ask about the materials used in construction.
Consumers raising concerns about drywall have typically identified a “rotten egg” smell within their house, several health symptoms while in the home, and corrosion or blackening of certain metal items. Consumers have also reported frequent failures of copper piping in air conditioning units.
The back-side of this drywall (not normally visible to the resident) is labeled as “MADE IN CHINA.”
The smaller sample (slightly gray in color) was taken from drywall which was removed
from the home and replaced with new wallboard (white in color).
The ground wire connected to the green screw is blackened and corroded.
This wire should be copper-colored.
This bathroom lighting fixture is pitted and corroded.
The copper coils on this air conditioner unit are blackened and corroded.
This copper pipe is blackened.
(This document was prepared by CPSC staff, has not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission.)
Respuesta: En este momento no conocemos de ninguna prueba definitiva para determinar si una residencia tiene paneles de yeso problemáticos. No obstante, usted podría considerar comunicarse con el constructor de su casa para preguntarle sobre los materiales usados en la construcción.
Los consumidores que han reportado una preocupación sobre sus paneles de yeso han identificado un olor a “huevo podrido” dentro de sus casas, varios problemas de salud mientras están en su residencia y la corrosión de algunos artículos de metal y la presencia de hollín negro sobre éstos. Además, los consumidores han reportado fallas frecuentes de las tuberías de cobre de sus unidades de aire acondicionado.
Answer: We recommend four steps:
- The most important issue is your health and safety. If you are suffering from the health symptoms described as common to the reports of exposure to problem drywall, please consult your physician as soon as possible. If you experience any of the electrical or fire safety concerns described as common to the reports of exposure to problem drywall, please consult your local gas or electric supplier and a licensed electrician or building inspector as soon as possible.
- You should contact your State and local authorities to report your concerns and get direction on any help or resources in your area.
- You should also report your concerns to us using the form at https://www.cpsc.gov/cgibin/drywall.aspx
- You should also consider contacting your insurance company and homebuilder to report your concerns.
(This document was prepared by CPSC staff, has not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission.)
Answer: To date, the CPSC has received about 3,418 reports from residents in 37 States, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico who believe their health symptoms or the corrosion of certain metal components in their homes are related to the presence of drywall produced in China. State and local authorities have also received similar reports. We received our first incident report from a consumer on December 22, 2008. The majority of the reports to the CPSC have come from consumers residing in the State of Florida while others have come from consumers in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Number (and Percentage) of Reports by State
Consumers largely report that their homes were built in 2006 to 2007, when an unprecedented increase in new construction occurred in part due to the hurricanes of 2004 and 2005.Common features of the reports submitted to the CPSC from homes believed to contain problem drywall have been:
- Consumers have reported a “rotten egg” smell within their homes.
- Consumers have reported health concerns such as irritated and itchy eyes and skin, difficulty in breathing, persistent cough, bloody noses, runny noses, recurrent headaches, sinus infection, and asthma attacks.
- Consumers have reported blackened and corroded metal components in their homes and the frequent replacement of components in air conditioning units.
(This document was prepared by CPSC staff, has not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission.)
Question: What are the health symptoms and risks?
Answer: The most frequently reported symptoms are irritated and itchy eyes and skin, difficulty in breathing, persistent cough, bloody noses, runny noses, recurrent headaches, sinus infection, and asthma attacks. Since many consumers report that their symptoms lessen or go away when they are away from their home, but return upon re-entry, it appears that these symptoms are short-term and related to something within the home.
We are aggressively investigating if scientific evidence exists linking chemical emissions from the drywall to the reported health complaints. At this time, however, any such relationship or long-term health effects are unknown.
Question: What should I do if I have any of the symptoms described as common to exposure to problem drywall?
Answer: Please consult your physician as soon as possible.
Question: Should I hire an air quality tester or a firm to remove and replace the drywall?
Answer: We cannot advise whether or not to take such steps. We are still investigating the problem.
Please be cautious, however, of persons or businesses advertising testing and remediation services – there may be unqualified or dishonest individuals seeking to take advantage of consumers struggling to address this issue. You should consult your State and local authorities if you have any questions or concerns about contractors or testing companies promising solutions to these drywall matters.
Question: What are the electrical or fire safety concerns and what I should I watch for in my house?
Answer: Consumers have reported blackened and corroded metal in their homes. Particularly, consumers have reported failures of certain components such as: (1) premature failures of central air conditioning evaporator coils located indoors as part of the central air conditioning unit air handler; and (2) intermittent operation or failure of appliances, such as refrigerators and dishwashers, and electronic devices such as televisions and video game systems.
Please see the FAQ below if you have questions about gas service.
You should generally watch for the following potential electrical hazards in your home:
Power outages – a circuit breaker which needs resetting frequently without any apparent cause; especially if a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) or arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) trips frequently. Arc-fault circuit interrupters are a special kind of circuit breaker that is designed to detect arcing conditions in the electrical wiring.
Dim/flickering lights – lights dim often without any specific cause, such as the air conditioner or the refrigerator turning on.
Arcs/sparks – bright flashes or showers of sparks anywhere in your electrical system.
Sizzles/buzzes – unusual sounds from electrical system devices.
Overheating – parts of your electrical system, such as switch plates, dimmer switches, receptacle outlet covers, cords and plugs may be warm as a normal consequence of their operation but should not be discolored from heat or painful to touch.
Odors – pungent smells such as strong fumes from overheating plastic or electrical insulation materials.
Electrical shocks – any shock, even a mild tingle.
Multiple symptoms would be a stronger indication of problems.
Question: What should I do if I suspect the corrosion has affected my gas service?
Answer: If you suspect corrosion has affected your gas service, please consult your gas supplier immediately.
However, if you suspect a gas leak in or outside your home:
- LEAVE the area IMMEDIATELY and tell others to leave too.
- DO NOT turn any lights on or off, smoke, or operate any vehicle or equipment that could cause sparks.
- DO NOT attempt to turn gas valves on or off.
- Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
- If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
- Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.
Question: What should I do if I experience any of the electrical or fire safety concerns common to exposure to problem drywall?
Answer: Please consult your local gas or electric supplier and a licensed electrician or building inspector, as soon as possible.
Please see the FAQ above if you have questions about gas service.
Question: Can you visit my home to test the air and to tell me if I have a problem with my drywall?
Answer: During our investigation, a number of homes will be visited to conduct tests and gather samples, but we cannot visit every potential house and conduct a screening.
Question: What builders used the drywall in question?
Answer: We are still investigating the scope of the drywall problem. We are working to identify the links from foreign manufacturers to the U.S. consumers in consultation with the Chinese government and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Question: Why doesn’t the CPSC just recall the drywall?
Answer: CPSC cannot order someone to conduct a recall without a trial. Our case on behalf of consumers will have to be driven by scientific proof linking the drywall and the health problems or the electrical and fire safety issues, which we are aggressively pursuing.
Question: Why didn’t the CPSC catch this problem drywall before it was installed in homes?
Answer: CPSC does not have the legal authority to perform pre-market testing and approval of products. In addition, this is a unique situation given that drywall has not presented problems such as these in the past.
Question: What has been the response of the Chinese government?
Answer: CPSC is in contact with the Chinese government, which is cooperating with our investigation. The Chinese authorities have offered to arrange for a Chinese official to travel to the United States in support of our investigation.
Question: When will we know the results of the investigation?
Answer: Although we have urgently committed significant resources to this problem, gathering evidence and conducting the necessary tests will take time. It could be months before we can confidently address the scientific relationships between the problem drywall and the health and safety concerns raised by consumers.
Be assured that, as our investigation progresses, we are committed to updating consumers regularly with as much information as possible.
(This document was prepared by CPSC staff, has not been reviewed or approved by, and may not necessarily reflect the views of, the Commission.)
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