12/03/01 - State police have determined that a malfunctioning furnace caused the carbon monoxide poisoning death of a Clearfield Township man last month, authorities said.

Gilbert Riott, 84, of 554 S. Clearfield Road was found dead in his home Nov. 24.

Butler County Deputy Coroner William Young Jr. confirmed police suspicions, ruling that Riott died from carbon monoxide poisoning.

State Police spokeswoman Cheryl Michalski said police determined a problem with the home’s furnace caused the buildup of carbon monoxide in the home.

Cracks in a gas furnace’s heat exchanger could cause carbon monoxide to leak into the heating ducts, he said.

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