Formaldehyde in Carriage Cameos?

shadows4 wrote:
I would think a 2009 model would have done all the out gassing it is going to do. Shouldn't be a problem....

Exactly.

I researched and found this earlier. They must have used it at some point, because I found this post:

http://www.toxictrailers.org/2007/11/1999-5th-wheel-tests-over-limit-for.html

And, according to the CPSC.gov (consumer product safety commission), PLYWOOD does contain formaldehyde.

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What are the Major Sources of Indoor Formaldehyde Emissions in Our Homes Today?

Pressed-wood and wood-based products: Pressed-wood (i.e., hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium-density fiberboard (MDF)) and wood-based products, especially those containing UF resins, may be a significant formaldehyde source.

Jane,

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Posted By: tearza on 04/03/08 02:04pm


I called Carriage when I purchased my Cameo and told them I was concerned about Formaldehyde. They assured me that Carriage products do not have any Formaldehyde in their Fifth Wheels.......

Carriage RV has always use plywood and solid wood and never particle board, aspenite, or pressed wood like some of the other manufactures are using. They used NO formaldehydes (CH2O)in their RV's.

I would think a 2009 model would have done all the out gassing it is going to do. Shouldn't be a problem, but what do I know? Good luck, John