This bill introduces labeling and disclosure requirements for gas-fueled stoves sold in Colorado to inform consumers about proper ventilation and potential safety concerns.
Key Provisions:
Mandatory Labeling on Gas Stoves
Wholesalers and suppliers must affix a label to all gas-fueled stoves before selling them in Colorado.
The label must clearly state: “This appliance should be ventilated to the exterior when in use.”
Online Sales Requirement
When selling gas stoves online to Colorado addresses, suppliers must display the same warning on the product listing.
Consumer Protection Enforcement
Failure to comply with these requirements constitutes a deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act, which could lead to legal penalties.
Summary
The bill requires a wholesaler or supplier of a gas-fueled stove
(stove) to, prior to selling a stove to a consumer in the state, affix an adhesive label to the stove with the phrase This appliance should be ventilated to the exterior when in use.
Before transacting an online sale of a stove to an address in the
state, a wholesaler or supplier is required to post the same phrase on the internet website where the online sale occurs.
The bill specifies that a violation of the requirements of the bill is a deceptive trade practice under the Colorado Consumer Protection Act.
