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OZONE GENERATORS THAT ARE SOLD AS AIR CLEANERS
An Assessment of Effectiveness and Health Consequences

Ozone generators that are sold as air cleaners intentionally produce the gas ozone. Often the vendors of ozone generators make statements and distribute material that lead the public to believe that these devices are always safe and effective in controlling indoor air pollution. For almost a century, health professionals have refuted these claims ... Some vendors suggest that these devices have been approved by the federal government for use in occupied spaces. To the contrary, NO agency of the federal government has approved these devices for use in occupied spaces. Because of these claims, and because ozone can cause health problems at high concentrations, several federal government agencies have worked in consultation with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to produce this public information document.
(from the EPA website)

PROBLEMS WITH OZONE GENERATORS
Ozone is a potent lung irritant and exposure to elevated levels is a contributor to the exacerbation of lung disease; it is especially dangerous for persons with asthma and other chronic lung diseases, children, and the elderly. Residential indoor ozone is produced directly by ozone generators and indirectly by ion generators and some other electronic air cleaners. There is no difference, despite some manufacturers' claims, between outdoor ozone and ozone produced by these devices.
(from the American Lung Association of Washington website)  

FTC SEEKS CIVIL PENALTIES AGAINST OZONE-GENERATOR FIRM OVER AIR CLEANING CLAIMS IN VIOLATION OF PRIOR ORDER
(from the FTC website)


Unlike other products that produce large quantities of ozone, the Lifebreath Air Cleaner produces only about the same ozone as a household plug-in appliance.

 


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