U.S. Report Finds Defective Chinese Drywall Emitting Gasses in Homes

A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission says there is a “strong association” between Chinese drywall and elevated levels of hydrogen sulfide and metals, officials said Monday.

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Jury’s Still Out on Chinese Drywall Injuries, U.S. Says

Drywall imported from China and installed in thousands of homes in South Florida and across the United States is emitting sulfur gases at a higher-than-normal rate, blackening and eroding metal wiring, air conditioning coils, and other components, a federal government report released today said.

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First Chinese Drywall Trial Set for January 2010, Federal Judge Says

The first of hundreds of lawsuits filed by home owners who say they are victims of defective Chinese drywall will begin early next year, a federal judge said.

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Defective Chinese Drywall Linked to Injuries, Property Damage in Homes

Thousands of homeowners in south Florida and other parts of the country are victims of defective Chinese drywall, which is emitting a foul “rotten eggs” odor and corroding metal wiring, air conditioner coils, and other components in their homes. In many cases, residents of homes built or newly remodeled with defective Chinese drywall also suffer headaches, respiratory problems, and other medical problems, which can only be relieved by moving out of their homes and tearing out the defective building materials.

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