The National Transportation Safety Board highlighted effective placement of smoke and fire detectors following its ...

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.

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.

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 ...