This Winter, CORGI is campaigning to make sure we are all aware of the dangers we can face while on holiday in the sun. Holidays are meant to be about getting away from the daily stresses of life, to relax and chill out, but your holiday accommodation could have a silent killer waiting for you, something you could be prepared for. Carbon monoxide is known as the silent killer as you cannot see or smell it but it’s potentially lethal.

CORGI’s Chief Executive, Mike Thompson, said:
“Safety standards in other countries may vary leaving you with no way of telling whether you’ll be safe in the apartment or hotel you’re staying in. After the incident in Corfu in 2006, where two young children tragically died after carbon monoxide overcame their villa, it is incredibly important to ensure the accommodation you’re staying in is safe.

If you follow CORGI’s simple safety steps – these will help to keep you and your family safe”.

CORGI’s tips for staying safe from carbon monoxide poisoning whilst on holiday abroad are:
Check what gas safety precautions your tour operators have in place before leaving to go on holiday
Check if there is an audible carbon monoxide alarm in the accommodation – if there isn’t one ensure that you take one with you Ensure that the audible carbon monoxide alarm you take with you is CE approved – batteries will need to be removed before taking it on the plane and it should be kept in your hand luggage

You can buy a carbon monoxide alarm from your local CORGI registered installer, from a merchant such as B&Q and from CORGI.

For further information on carbon monoxide visit: www.trustcorgi.com or www.becarbonmonoxideaware.com or call CORGI on 0800 915 0480.