Chinese-made drywall not a radiation risk, says CPSC

Consumer Reports News: September 11, 2009 12:09 AM

As we've reported in " By the Numbers: Chinese-Drywall Problems Spread Beyond Florida," " Problems With Chinese-Made Drywall Include Health Issues," and " Latest News on Chinese Drywall"—some significant issues have arisen with drywall made in China.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that it has received almost 1,200 reports from people in 24 states and the District of Columbia "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." The photo shows copper coils on an air conditioner that were apparently blackened and corroded by drywall.

Among the health concerns was the possible radiation risk posed by Chinese-made drywall, but as you'll read in " Report: Drywall From China Does Not Pose a Radiation Risk," on the Consumer Reports Safety blog, federal and state agencies have found no radiation safety risk to families living in affected homes.

If you're concerned about the drywall in your home, visit the CPSC's Drywall Information Center and subscribe to our Safety blog to stay up to date on the latest news about Chinese drywall. e-mail | Twitter | Forums | Facebook

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