While the cause of the fire that killed nine people at the Gabriel Assisted Living Facility in Fall River remains under ...

Americans should replace their smoke detectors every 10 years and test to ensure they are working properly once a month. Batteries should be replaced every six months. fairness meter.

Utah-based Vivint Smart Home, Inc is recalling 50,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors because the appliances could malfunction and fail to alert consumers of a fire or carbon monoxide leak.

Smoke and C02 detectors also should be tested regularly, and the batteries changed at least once a year, according to Gum. Whether it’s the clock change or spring cleaning, pick a time of the ...