If the batteries are replaceable, the alarm will chirp when they’re running low. Regardless of battery life, always replace smoke alarms every 10 years. VIA MERCHANT $19.98 at Lowe's ...

Consumers, Smoke detectorsFirefighters Matthew Cetin, left and Russell Ashe hold smoke detectors in a smoke room in Barre, Vt., Feb. 6, 2008. (Toby Talbot/Associated Press) ...

If a sound accompanies your smoke detector's flashing red light, however, it may mean that immediate action needs to be taken. The reasons for this can vary depending on your brand of smoke detector.

Roughly 50,000 smoke detectors are being recalled after officials found they could fail to detect smoke or carbon monoxide, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The ...

As the country marks Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6 to 12), homeowners new and experienced will be reminded to check their smoke alarms and review their residential fire safety plans.

A. I can’t imagine how many people reading this article have themselves or know someone who has removed the batteries from their smoke detector. Please don’t think nothing will ever happen ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 50,000 smoke detectors due to a malfunction that may prevent them from alerting consumers to fires and carbon monoxide leaks, posing a ...

Q: The smoke detector near my kitchen goes off all the time when I am cooking. If the landlord can’t fix it, I’m going to have to take the battery out to stop it from going off while I am cooking.

Smoke detectors are becoming more sophisticated and homeowners need to install more of them according to a fire inspector in Charlottetown. Fire Inspector Kent Mitchell says new recommendations ...

The X-Sense Smart Smoke Detector also sends alerts through its app, giving you a heads up to call 911 in case of an emergency. Of course, having your phone or smart watch on you is important ...

Lack of smoke detectors alarm firefighters WATCH: Fire officials warn of potential fines and charges after non-working smoke alarms found in two North Bay house fires ...

The Kidde Smart Smoke Alarm with Ring ($54.97) and the Kidde Smart Smoke and CO Alarm with Ring ($74.97) are hardwired alarms with battery backup and will launch this April at The Home Depot.