Kathryn Gillett, 44, from Wichita, said she bought a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector two years ago for a stay at an ...

The UL 217 code covers both "single station" smoke alarms that function as standalone units and "multiple station" smoke alarms with interconnectivity. All of the picks in this guide have this UL ...

Smoke, fire, and carbon monoxide aren't the only things that can create a hazard in your home; poor air quality can be dangerous, too. The Kidde smart home safety alarm is an UL Listed, hardwired, all ...

If your smoke detector is an older model, a flashing light could also indicate that your appliance needs to be replaced. While standard models should last about a decade, that doesn't mean that ...

The most important update to the smoke alarm safety standards (known as the UL 217, 8th edition), which went into effect in 2024, means that new alarms are better at detecting both smoldering and ...

The CPSC said the defective detectors do not meet the safety standards set by UL 2034 and UL 217, which are voluntary guidelines for carbon monoxide and smoke detection, respectively.

Kidde PI2010 Price: $38.47Shop Flaming fires Smoldering fires -Interconnectable: Yes See all Smoke Detectors Ratings Overall Score 97 The Kidde PI2010 has dual sensors—an ionization sensor for ...

The SimpliSafe SSSD3 dual-sensor smoke detector received top scores for detecting both flaming and smoldering fires. It’s battery-operated, which means you won’t need a professional to hard ...

The ability to sense carbon monoxide (CO) with a smoke and CO detector can mean the difference between life and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 400 ...

National Fire Alarm Code. NFPA 72. Quincy, MA: NFPA, 2013. 3. Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Standard for Central-Station Alarm Services. UL 827. Northbrook, IL: UL, 2014. This article is for ...