Lynn Griffiths, founder of the charity Carbon Monoxide Awareness, is calling for manufacturers of barbecue grills to put warning notices about the danger of carbon monoxide on them to stop the public from taking them into tents, caravan, campervan, or their homes.

�The warning follows several recent tragedies in which campers have lost their lives after taking lit barbecues into tents or caravans for warmth. Carbon monoxide (CO) is difficult to detect because it is colourless and has no taste or smell. People often don't realise that they are being overcome by fumes until it is too late.

�Carbon Monoxide Awareness President Lynn Griffiths said: "Nobody should ever take a barbecue in doors. To do so is courting disaster, but the public don't seem to be aware of this and sadly there have been a number of tragedies and several near misses this year.' Sandra said: 'Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer and people are often unaware they are being poisoned until it is too late. I am happy to add my support to this national campaign to highlight the dangers of Carbon Monoxide from barbeque grills and to make people aware of the early symptoms. Anyone who thinks they have been exposed to Carbon Monoxide fumes should seek medical assistance at the earliest opportunity.' �Exposure to the gas reduces the blood's capacity to carry oxygen, thereby causing the vital organs to fail. Early symptoms are similar to flu, but these worsen as more of the gas is breathed in and Carbon monoxide concentrations in the blood increase. Anyone who suspects that they may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning should turn off all appliances, go outside and seek help from a qualified healthcare professional.

�Lynn held a meeting to discuss carbon monoxide safety during caravan, camping, or music festival holiday breaks last March. However the charity will be holding a much bigger meeting this June.

�Lynn is keen to take the "Be Carbon monoxide Aware Camping and Caravan Sites Register" national due to more and more incident being reported. Lynn believes with the support of every MP, local and national press and media she can do this.

� www.covictim.org General advice A lit or smouldering barbecue should never be taken into a tent, caravan or campervan.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered appliances should be serviced by a Gas Safe registered engineer who is qualified to work with LPG.

Solid fuel appliances should be serviced by a solid fuel HETAS registered engineer.

Oil fuelled appliances should be serviced by an OFTEC registered engineer.

For their personal safety, holiday-makers should buy an audible carbon monoxide alarm that meets British or European Standards (EN 50291).