(WHTM) — Smoke alarms are among the most important things to have in your home or apartment. But how do these important and life-saving devices work? According to the National Institute of Standards ...

Your home’s first line of defense against fires and smoke are its smoke detectors. These devices pick up on smoke in the air and alert you to its presence. The idea is that the alarm will activate and ...

BARRE, Vt. | When a fire killed a mother and four children here in 2005, there was something peculiar: As firetrucks arrived, the apartment was full of smoke and had a working smoke detector, but it ...

Ring and Kidde have partnered up for CES 2025 and a new set of smoke detectors that will be smarter than ever thanks to Ring compatibility. Kidde already dominates our list of the best smoke detectors ...

Ionization smoke alarms use a battery and two metal plates, called electrodes, to create an electrical circuit. Ions are tiny ...

Smoke alarms aren't just noisy gadgets that chirp when your toast burns. They're essential, life-saving devices required by law in most homes around the country ...

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Four brands of combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors must be replaced after officials found they do not work properly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission urged consumers to stop using ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It's been a week since a devastating fire claimed the lives of 12, including nine children, in Philadelphia's Fairmount section. During the latest briefing on the fire, leaders ...