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The Hidden Danger in Many Smoke Detectors (and How to Avoid It)

If you’ve bought a smoke alarm from Amazon recently, you may want to double-check that it actually meets U.S. safety standards. The Wirecutter recently uncovered that several of the best-selling smoke ...
The New York Times

We Uncovered Many Best-Selling Smoke Alarms on Amazon That Don’t Meet Basic Safety Standards

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Liam McCabe Modern homes ...
NBC 6 South Florida

7 arrested in $800K smoke detector theft ring that targeted Florida Home Depot stores

Seven suspects have been arrested in connection with a massive theft ring involving more than $800,000 worth of smoke detectors stolen from Home Depot stores across Florida, authorities said. Florida ...
NBC 7 San Diego

Smoke alarm makes life-saving difference in Rancho Peñasquitos apartment fire

A San Diego police officer driving by, saw smoke coming from an apartment at 12700 Rancho Peñasquitos Boulevard, early Sunday morning. The officer stopped and was able to help evacuate people living ...
T3

SimpliSafe just made it easier to turn your smoke detectors into smart gadgets – here’s how

SimpliSafe has launched its new Smoke & CO Alarm Listener. Designed for your existing smoke and CO detectors, the SimpliSafe Smoke & CO Alarm Listener connects them to SimpliSafe’s system for better ...
Becker's Hospital Review

HCA’s ‘smoke detector for sepsis’ tool

Thousand Oaks, Calif.-based HCA Healthcare’s Los Robles Health System has created a tool that acts as a “smoke detector for sepsis,” according to an Aug. 26 news release shared with Becker’s. The ...
PC World

X-Sense XS0B-MR Interconnected Smart Smoke Alarm review: Hearing voices

The satellite smoke alarms in this MR31 system are larger and more dated than those in X-Sense’s petite FS31 system, but the addition of voice alerts adds extra peace of mind. X-Sense’s XS0B-MR31 ...
MLive

Recently installed smoke detectors avert tragedy in Saginaw house fire

SAGINAW, MI — Saginaw firefighters are reminding citizens of the importance of smoke detectors after the devices averted a potential tragedy at a West Side residence. At 2:46 p.m. on Wednesday, July ...
Kansas City Star

After KC area house fire deaths, here’s how to make sure your smoke detectors work

Smoke detectors were not functioning during a firework-related house fire on July Fourth near Buckner that killed two people and critically injured one, officials say, highlighting a danger officials ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Don't ignore the chirp, renters: Replacing your smoke alarm battery is your responsibility

Cincinnati tenants are responsible for maintaining smoke detectors, including battery replacement and reporting malfunctions. Landlords are required to install smoke ...
WUSA

50,000 smoke-carbon monoxide detectors recalled, may malfunction

Apollo America is recalling about 50,000 combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors that can malfunction and fail to alert consumers to fires or carbon monoxide leaks, the Consumer Product Safety ...