Citation

Fox EM. Am. J. Law Med. 1985; 11(1): 81-104.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1985, American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3832945

Abstract

With the onset of the energy crisis in the 1970's, thousands of homeowners insulated their homes with Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation (UFFI). The discovery that UFFI releases formaldehyde, a carcinogen and irritant, prompted various state and federal responses to this problem. This Note reviews those responses and concludes that a ban on the sale of UFFI, coupled with a removal and repurchase program, is the most effective solution from the standpoint of consumer health.

Language: en