Congressional members are asking the top U.S. fire administrator to declare defective chinese drywall a fire hazard.
Leaders from Louisiana, Florida and Virginia say homeowners should be warned about the product's fire risk.
A large amount of chinese drywall was imported after a string of Gulf Coast hurricanes.
The product has been linked to corrosion in homes and possible health effects.
U.S. representatives and senators asked the administrator to get involved in federal drywall probes.
Leaders from Louisiana, Florida and Virginia say homeowners should be warned about the product's fire risk.
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A large amount of chinese drywall was imported after a string of Gulf Coast hurricanes.
The product has been linked to corrosion in homes and possible health effects.
U.S. representatives and senators asked the administrator to get involved in federal drywall probes.
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