Libs taking aim at gas stoves

Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) today sent a letter to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) Chairman Alexander Hoehn-Saric amid rumors swirling that the Biden Administration is looking to ban gas stoves in his near-constant pursuit of a Green New Deal agenda to cater to progressive Democrats instead of letting Americans buy what they want.

Lankford and Manchin wrote in their letter, “While a gas stove ban is not yet on the table, the lead up to one is. In October, the Commission adopted an amendment to begin the process of a Request for Information (RFI) to ‘seek public input on hazards associated with gas stoves and propose solutions to those hazards’….As you know, gas stoves are used in about 35 percent of households nationwide, nearly 40 million homes. The household figure in some states is closer to 70 percent. Natural gas stoves have been used for well over a century and have been proven to be both safe and efficient appliances… We understand the Commission’s mission is to ensure consumer safety. However, it is unclear what safety angle the Commission plans to take with the recent RFI.”

Dear Chairman Hoehn-Saric,

We write today with deep concern regarding Commissioner Trumka’s recent comments about regulating gas stoves. We have heard from many of our constituents who are now suddenly, and rightfully, concerned about the future of gas stoves.

We recognize you have attempted to dissuade these concerns through reassurances that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (the Commission) is not considering a ban on gas stoves. While that is encouraging, we remain concerned about the Commission’s goals and potential future action on this